pull

Draw toward yourself

Pull is an important “cause motion” verb, in which the resulting motion is toward the speaker.

It is typically the opposite of push: I pulled down a branch and smelled the blossoms.

From this, many other meanings arise, such as pulling something behind you so that it moves with you or pulling something out of your pocket toward you.

Pull is frequently followed by adverbs of direction, such as pull up in a vehicle or pull off a victory.

As a noun, pull represents an act or instance of pulling.

Figuratively, it represents influence: She has a lot of pull with the CEO.

tug

yank

Quick, forceful pull

heaveForceful lift or throw
haulPull or carry laboriously
towPull something behind

jerk · wrench · strain · tug-of-war · rope · tension · muscle · effort · drag · lug

attraction

allure

Attractive, tempting quality

appealFormal review request
magnetismForce between poles
charmAttractive personal quality

enticement · draw · lure · temptation · fascination · charisma · glamour · seduction · enchantment · captivation

influence

sway

Rock back and forth

cloutInformal power or punch
leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
powerEnergy transfer rate

strings · connections · weight · authority · lobbying · persuasion · pressure · manipulation · backroom · favor

gravity

gravitational

Relating to mass-based attraction

massQuantity of matter
weightMeasure of heaviness
forceStrength or compulsion

attraction · orbit · freefall · g-force · centripetal · inertia · tidal · spacetime · relativity · celestial

hardware

handle

Part for gripping

knobRounded gripping fixture
latchDoor-securing catch
drawerSliding furniture compartment

lever · tab · ring · cord · chain · hook · catch · hinge · slide · runner

pull

yank

allure

sway

gravitational

handle

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