1. Attract
- Pronunciation: /əˈtrækt/
- Definition: To draw someone's attention or to cause someone to be interested in something.
- Third person singular: Attracts
- Past participle: Attracted
- Present participle: Attracting
- Example sentence: Higher interest rates generally attract capital.
2. English Pronunciation:
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- Pronunciation: /əˈtræktɪv/
- Example sentence: The attractive display caught the shoppers' attention.
3. Common Errors:
- Be mindful of the incorrect usage of "attract" in the sentence. The correct sentence should be "Higher interest rates generally attract capital," not "attracts."
- Additionally, ensure the correct past participle "attracted" is used in past tense sentences.
4. Clarification:
- The term "attractive" is an adjective that describes something that is appealing and has the ability to draw interest or liking.
- Example sentence: The store's window display was very attractive, drawing a large crowd of customers.
