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attracted

Pronunciation: [əˈtræktɪd]

Word

Learn how to use attracted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to feel a strong interest or liking for someone or something. This usually happens when you find someone nice or something that you enjoy a lot. It's like having a magnetic pull towards someone or something.

Example

She felt attracted to him because he was kind and funny.

Example

He was not attracted to the idea of moving to a new city; he liked his hometown too much.

Example

What qualities do you think attract people to each other?

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to cause someone or something to have a strong pull or interest towards something else. Like when a magnet pulls metal objects towards itself, or when interesting things draw your attention.

Example

The bright colors of the painting attracted many visitors to the gallery.

Example

The boring presentation did not attract anyone's attention.

Example

What kind of events attract a lot of people in your town?

How to pronounce attracted

Pronunciation: [əˈtræktɪd]

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