attirer
v. 'to attract'
From Classical Latin 'attrahere', meaning 'to draw to'.
Etymon
To attract, to draw
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
[atiʁe]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[atirer]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[atirier]
Latin Root
attrahere
From a- (to) + tirer (to pull), following the Latin compound pattern.