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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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On the other hand, SpaceX could attract institutional investors and absorb interest that might’ve otherwise gone to smaller stocks favored by retail investors, he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Govan also credits Geffen Galleries with bringing in the kind of art that only a marquee building constructed to last could attract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In Webb’s case, he didn’t gain financially from his campaigns nor was he seeking to attract capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Restrictionists say farmers could attract more U.S. workers if they increased wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Katrien and Annaliese could not understand any more than I could Peter’s deliberately doing something that would attract the attention of the authorities.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom