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/əˈtrækt/ 
| present tense | |
| I/you/we/they | attract |
| he/she/it | attracts |
| present participle | attracting |
| past tense | attracted |
| past participle | attracted |
The show attracts viewers from every sector of society.
They hope to attract more foreign investors.
Tourists are attracted by its endless sandy beaches and perfect weather.
What first attracted you to the study of Buddhism?
Their behavior has attracted considerable public criticism.
Their attempts to attract the support of peasants and workers failed.
They tried to leave the hotel without attracting anyone's attention.
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