attracting
UK: əˈtræktɪŋ | US: əˈtræktɪŋ
vt. 1. drawing attention or interest; causing someone or something to move closer
vt. 2. exerting a pull (literal or figurative)
The word "attracting" derives from Latin attractus (past participle of attrahere), combining ad- (toward) + trahere (to pull). The morpheme "attract" preserves the core idea of pulling/drawing, while "-ing" marks its continuous or active form in English. Over time, the meaning expanded from physical pulling (e.g., magnetism) to abstract appeal (e.g., charisma).
The bright colors of the flower are attracting bees.
His confident speech attracted a large audience.
The museum’s new exhibit is attracting visitors from all over the world.
Opposite magnetic poles attract each other.
Her kindness attracts people to her effortlessly.