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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I mean, it helps just for attracting audience to the telecast.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Golden State also attracts a large number of newcomers, it has had the biggest net outflow for six years in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

England's time in Noosa would not have attracted nearly as much scrutiny had they been winning, but they were not.

From BBC

After it was first put on the market in 2001 and failed to attract offers, Andrew became personally involved.

From BBC

A celebrity spin-off featuring Alan Carr and Sir Stephen Fry was a huge success last autumn, attracting more than 15 million viewers.

From BBC