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attracted

adj.
US //əˈtɹæktɪd// UK //ɐtɹˈæktɪd// at·tract·ed
  1. 1 feeling a pull or interest (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    feeling like you want to be near someone or something because you like them.

    experiencing a sense of pull or interest toward a person, object, or idea; often used to describe romantic or intellectual interest.

    Example

    She felt attracted to him because he was kind and funny.

    Example

    Investors were attracted to the startup not only for its potential profits but also for its commitment to environmental sustainability.

    Usage

    Typically follows the verb 'to be' or 'to feel'.

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