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- [uh-trakt]
- /əˈtrækt/
- /əˈtrækt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-trakt]
- /əˈtrækt/
Definitions of attracted word
- adjective attracted feeling a pleasing, alluring, or fascinating influence from someone or something 3
- verb with object attracted to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it. 1
- verb with object attracted to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite: to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm. 1
- verb without object attracted to possess or exert the power of attraction. 1
- verb attracted simple past tense and past participle of attract. 0
- adjective attracted drawn towards. 0
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Origin of attracted
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin attractus drawn to (past participle of attrahere), equivalent to at- at- + trac- (variant stem of trahere to draw) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Attracted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attracted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
attracted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attracted
adj attracted
- amatory — of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire
- charmed — A charmed place, time, or situation is one that is very beautiful or pleasant, and seems slightly separate from the real world or real life.
- fascinated — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
- gone on — past participle of go1 .
- intrigued — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
verb attracted
- beckoned — a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
- concentered — (American spelling) alternative spelling of concentredt; Simple past tense and past participle of concenter.
- courted — Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
- drew — simple past tense of draw.
- focalized — Simple past tense and past participle of focalize.
adjective attracted
- enamored — Totally in love.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Antonyms for attracted
adj attracted
- disgusted — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- grossed out — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
verb attracted
- defied — to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly: to defy parental authority.
- deflected — curved or bent downward.
- disconfirmed — Simple past tense and past participle of disconfirm.
- dispelled — to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate: to dispel the dense fog.
- eluded — Simple past tense and past participle of elude.
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