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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The group of sycophants tell a tale: Leaders attract the personalities and people who mirror their character and satisfy their needs.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Yu wants to use Chinese social media to attract buyers, some of whom he says will be using the property as investments or student housing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“The ability to attract professional sports franchises and tentpole events exemplifies Las Vegas’s structural resilience,” MGM CEO William Hornbuckle said at the time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The announcement is a major boost to Macron's efforts to attract hi-tech industries to France, in competition with other European nations.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Then he put his head down and faced front, so as not to attract attention.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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