attract

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to attract

Third person singular
attracts

Simple past
attracted

Past participle
attracted

Present participle
attracting

to attract (third-person singular simple present attracts, present participle attracting, simple past and past participle attracted)

  1. To pull toward without touching
    A magnet attracts iron filings.
  2. To arouse interest
    Advertising is designed to attract customers.
  3. To make someone feel sexually excited
    His big smile and brown eyes instantly attracted me.

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pull without touching
arouse interest
cause sexual excitement
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