/atɾaˈeɾ/
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Translation
to attract
Word origin
From Latin attrahere, from ad- ('towards') plus trahere ('to pull, draw'). English 'attract', 'tractor' and 'tract' share the Latin root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- attrahere
- English cognates
- attract, tractor, tract
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
insectos .
Light attracts insects at night.
muchos turistas.
That shop attracts many tourists.
imán .
The magnet attracts metal objects.
.
Her way of speaking attracts everyone's attention.
miles visitantes.
The new museum attracted thousands of visitors.
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