attract
verb (used with object)
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel).
had attracted
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past perfectof attract.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Abou Raoui said the education sector employs nearly half a million teachers and administrative staff, adding that it was the first time a strike of this kind had attracted such broad support.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The event has attracted criticism from some fans due to Saudi Arabia's ongoing involvement, but organisers the Esports Foundation said it had attracted more viewers this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rasmussen himself was gone from day-to-day operations roughly a year after launch, displaced by the professional managers and outside money his idea had attracted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Aschenbrenner had attracted substantial attention on social media and in the financial press, due in part to his youth, and a bold vision outlined in a 2024 viral essay, also titled Situational Awareness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
She soon saw what had attracted them: Dr. van Heerden’s Land Rover was being unloaded of its treasures.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
