English dictionary · verb
attract
to pull toward oneself by an unseen force; to draw interest
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- to pull toward oneself by an unseen force; to draw interest
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an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly
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to publicly recommend or support
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to remove or take out by effort or force
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