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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“In general, university retirement communities attract people who are highly educated and had good experiences in college,” said Lindsey Beagley, senior director of lifelong university engagement for Mirabella at ASU.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

With England's continued dominance comes a struggle to attract casual viewers looking for sporting jeopardy.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

The move was part of a broader effort to attract talent and advance its own AI aspirations.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Lucky-beans didn’t attract animals, because their seeds, although beautiful, were poisonous.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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