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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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

The investments help pay the overhead costs for these films in part because of the belief that big-name stars will attract a larger audience and, hopefully, create more change, Hadley said.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is not only the sporting aspect that has attracted viewers.

From BBC

Stern wrote to Epstein in July 2010 about an idea to open a private wealth manager in London that would attract rich Chinese customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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