aantrekken

From Middle Dutch aentrecken. Equivalent to aan (“to, on”) +‎ trekken (“to pull”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːnˌtrɛkə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: aan‧trek‧ken

aantrekken

1. (transitive) to attract, exert a pulling force (on an object) such as gravity

   Antonym: afstoten

   De magneet trekt alle ijzerdeeltjes aan. ― The magnet attracts all iron particles.

2. (transitive) to attract, draw, allure, appeal (to someone)

   Antonym: afstoten

3. (transitive) to tighten by pulling

   Synonym: straktrekken

   Antonym: lostrekken

4. (transitive) to put on (e.g. clothing)

   Synonym: aandoen

   Antonym: uittrekken

5. (reflexive, transitive) to take heed, to take an interest in something, to let oneself be bothered by

   Trek je maar niets aan van hun geschreeuw. ― Don't let yourself be bothered by their shouting.

• Afrikaans: aantrek

• trekken aan