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Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-trakt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈtrækt



Definition of attracted

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin attractus, past participle of attrahere "to draw, pull; to attract," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + trahere "draw" (see tract (n.1)).
  • Originally a medical term for the body's tendency to absorb fluids, nourishment, etc., or for a poultice treatment to "draw out" diseased matter (1560s). Of the ability of people or animals to draw others to them, it is attested from 1560s; of physical forces (magnetism, etc.), from c.1600 (implied in attraction). Related: Attracted; attracting.
  • verb draw attention
Example sentences :
  • Stepping into the store, he attracted the attention of the proprietor.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The first picture that attracted our admiration was a "Sheep scene," by Lambdin.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • Do you know, Ried, that the letter you wrote me was the first thing which attracted me to you?
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Or was it the infinite humour of Falstaff which attracted him?
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • How, having that name recorded in his note-book, he was first attracted by the name alone.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • The other three seniors, attracted by the scene, came back, and waited with Gaunt.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The noise I made had attracted attention, and people opened their windows.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • My mother, attracted by the noise I was making, half opened the door.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • It attracted Mr. Lorry's eyes to Carton's face, which was turned to the fire.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • The shabby bag between them attracted Gloria's curious gaze.
  • Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

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