an|locken
Translation
to attract, to lure, to entice
Examples
Der Käse lockt die Maus an.
The cheese attracts the mouse.
Das Angebot lockt viele Kunden an.
The offer attracts many customers.
Grammar Patterns
to attract ((sb./sth.)) (j-n/et4 anlocken) The light attracts the moths.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anziehen (to attract), verführen (to seduce)
Etymology
Prefix 'an-' (towards) + 'locken' (to lure, entice). It means to lure something towards oneself.
Memory Tips
Think of 'locking on' to something with a tractor beam ('an-') to pull it in.