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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However, cryptocurrencies failed to attract the same support.

From Barron's

Looking to attract more tech investments, the Indian government announced plans over the weekend to give tech firms a 20-year tax break on overseas revenue gleaned from global data services based in India.

From The Wall Street Journal

BetMGM appears to be doing just fine at attracting customers even with the added competition.

From Barron's

The creatures Bamberger seemed most proud of attracting to his property, however, were other human beings.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, anyway, would I even have succeeded in attracting their attention if I’d tried?

From Literature

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