惹ひきつける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

attract; charm; fascinate; entice

Figurative use: to draw someone's attention, interest, or affection strongly. Often used for people, performances, or appealing qualities. Compare with 引き付ける, which can be more literal (pulling something closer).

See also: 引き付ける (ひきつける)

• 彼かの女じょの歌うた声ごえは聴ちょう衆しゅうを惹ひきつけた。

  Her singing voice captivated the audience.

• この映えい画がは最さい初しょから最さい後ごまで観かん客きゃくを惹ひきつける。

  This movie holds the audience's attention from beginning to end.