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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 |
- 1to make someone interested in something so that they do it or come to see or hear it
The show attracts viewers from all walks of life.
They hope to attract more foreign investors.
Tourists are attracted by its endless sandy beaches and perfect weather.
attract someone to something:What first attracted you to the study of Buddhism?
- a.to produce or cause an interest in something or someone, or have an opinion about them
Their behaviour has attracted considerable public criticism.
Their attempts to attract the support of peasants and workers failed.
attract someone’s attention:They tried to leave the hotel without attracting anyone’s attention.
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