Attracted
/əˈtræktɪd/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To draw or pull something towards something else.
/əˈtræktɪd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To pull or draw towards; to allure or charm.
The beautiful flower attracted many bees.
💡 Simply: To make someone or something come closer.
More Examples
2
The advertisement attracted many customers.
How It's Used
Physics
"The magnet attracted the iron filings."
Romance
"He was immediately attracted to her."
From Middle English *attracted*, past participle of *attracte*, from Old French *attracter*, from Latin *attractus*, past participle of *attrahere* "to draw to, allure," from *ad-* "to" + *trahere* "to draw."
The word 'attracted' has consistently been used across centuries to refer to both physical and figurative attraction.
Memory tip
Think of a magnet attracting metal.
Practice
Base: attract
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Usage
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