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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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She doesn’t want St. Michael’s to close and is eager to attract new students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

States that welcome these facilities will attract investment, while those that hesitate will see projects shift to competitors such as New Hampshire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s also validating for Intel’s foundry business, he said, and could help it attract other large partners and customers.

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

I move away from the cave so I don’t attract attention.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera