attracts

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 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 give up refuse reject repel repulse shun turn off

STRONG

deter discourage dissuade let go prevent release

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

attracts

When major broadcast networks decide to move their programming from one local TV station to another, it rarely attracts the attention of the federal government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Granada Hills football coach Bucky Brooks, a former NFL player, talks about why he coaches high school football and why it attracts many former NFL players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

All point to a sector under operational stress, particularly at the lower end of the market, which attracts entry-level buyers who are more sensitive to rates and monthly payments.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The government of libertarian President Javier Milei aims to use the bill to provide a legal framework that attracts investment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

The one that attracts Celia’s attention rests on a table rather than hanging on the wall or sitting on a shelf.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern