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Common Verbs — Lesson 36

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attains

əˈteɪnz

To gain with effort — he attains excellence through hard work.

She attains her goal of running a marathon.

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attempted

əˈtemptɪd

Make an effort or attempt — he attempted the exam twice before passing.

She attempted to climb the mountain but turned back due to bad weather.

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attempting

əˈtɛmptɪŋ

Make an effort or attempt — they are attempting to raise money for charity.

She is attempting to learn Spanish in just three months.

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attended

əˈtɛndɪd

Be present at an event, place, or gathering — I attended the meeting yesterday.

I attended the meeting yesterday.

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attends

əˈtɛndz

Goes regularly to a place such as a school, church, or meetings — he attends church every Sunday.

She attends university in London.

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attenuate

əˈtenjuˌeɪt

Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) — ammunition was designed to attenuate the impact force.

The drug helps to attenuate the symptoms of the disease.

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attenuated

əˈtenjuˌeɪtɪd

Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) — the attenuated strain of the virus is used in the vaccine.

The attenuated strain of the virus is used in the vaccine.

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attracted

əˈtræktɪd

Cause someone or something to feel interest, admiration, or to move toward — magnets are attracted to each other.

She was attracted to the bright colors of the painting.

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attracting

əˈtræktɪŋ

Causing someone to feel interest in or want to participate in something — the new exhibit is attracting a lot of visitors.

The bright colors are attracting customers to the store.

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attracts

əˈtrækts

Cause someone to feel interest in or want to participate in something — light attracts insects.

The museum attracts thousands of visitors every year.

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attune

əˈtuːn

Adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with — the therapist helped him attune to his emotions.

She needs time to attune herself to the new environment.

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attuned

əˈtuːnd

Adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with — she was attuned to the needs of her students.

She was attuned to the needs of her students.

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