to cause a feeling of pleasure, liking etc in (a person)
draw attention
Cases of word usage
1) food, or an imitation, used to attract fish or animals (bait)
2) to attract (a person) (captivate)
3) a (real or imitation) bird used to attract others so that they can be caught (decoy)
4) extravagant behaviour designed to attract attention to oneself (exhibitionism)
5) (often passive) to charm or attract (a person) greatly (fascinate)
6) to show off in order to attract attention to (oneself, one's possessions) (flaunt)
7) to try to attract a person; show affection without serious intentions (flirt)
8) done secretly so as not to attract attention (furtive)
9) any trick, phrase, article of clothing etc used especially by actors, advertisers, to attract attention, customers etc (gimmick)
10) a cry used to attract attention; greeting (hallo)
