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

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As well as the parade, Pride in London also attracts thousands of visitors to its stages around the city, including Trafalgar Square and Soho Square.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Either way, a shot at a better life still attracts people from around the world, from all ranges of wealth and education.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

It’s hardly surprising that the healthcare system attracts fraudsters like honey attracts bees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

New Smyrna Beach is a surf break near a fish-rich inlet that attracts sharks, leading to bites, said Naylor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

“Because it attracts too much attention, that’s why.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas