Definitions

attract

[uh-trakt] / əˈtrækt /

VERB

draw attention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal to bring captivate draw engage entice fascinate interest intrigue invite kill send

STRONG

allure bait beckon beguile bewitch charm court drag enchant endear enthrall entrance grab hook induce inveigle lure magnetize pull rizz up score seduce slay solicit spellbind steer tempt vamp wow

WEAK

come on exert influence freak out give the come-on go over big knock dead knock out make a hit with mousetrap rope in suck in sweep off one's feet turn on wile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore disenchant disgust disinterest refuse reject repel repulse shun turn off

STRONG

deter discourage dissuade

Example Sentences

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Employers sometimes offer equity-based compensation in pay packages to attract high-quality candidates without depleting the company’s immediate operational cash.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“We need to do more than just attract manufacturing and build out agriculture in our state,” Pritzker said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

She said the exhibition highlighted the worldwide appeal of Birmingham's musical heritage and continued to attract visitors from across the globe.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Big equity offerings are normally priced at a discount to the market price to attract investors and offset any potential drop in the price caused by the issuance of new stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The idea is, attract small fish into the chum slick and the big fish will rise up to feed on the small fish.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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