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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Florida has been attracting companies and wealthy individuals in recent years through a combination of low taxes and nice weather, among other things.

From MarketWatch

It’s early, and the contest will attract upstarts, insurgents and opportunists.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. population is divided into states, yes, but these states compete with each other using incentives and policies to attract newcomers, industries and households.

From MarketWatch

Paramount’s willingness to increase its offer late in the auction attracted the attention of some Warner investors.

From Los Angeles Times

Its stores and online offerings have attracted wealthier shoppers and gained market share among its traditional customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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