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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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attracted to/by that actor's comical performance

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Attracted by = make somebody/something come nearer. "The fish were attracted by the bait."

Attracted to = make somebody like somebody/something. "He was attracted to her."

David Hurley
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Not so straightforward, I think, David.

at·tract

v. at·tract·ed, at·tract·ing, at·tracts

v.tr.
1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force: Magnetic poles are attracted to their opposites.

2. To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of: We were attracted by th

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