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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Duffuor said that many climate startups have struggled in 2025 to attract capital, with the shift in sentiment from the U.S. government hitting support for the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, when many of today’s retirees moved into the homes they’re selling, attracting a buyer was simpler and low-tech.

From MarketWatch

At that time, internet-related equipment makers attracted huge investments that weren’t supported by the fragile profits of dot-com companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

This kind of speculative trading hurts the industry’s reputation and makes it hard to attract long-term investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it yet harder to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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