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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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It absorbs nearly all incoming sunlight and strongly attracts water, a characteristic known as superwicking.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The industry attracts investors with its stable cash flows and low overhead, but faces challenges from its local nature and refragmentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It stands on a curvy stretch of Route 66 that attracts many motorcyclists and off-road enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

St Pauls Carnival CIC Board said the procession and street event, which attracts about 150,000 people annually, will be scaled back to avoid "unnecessary" risks.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Anything I do, other than standing, other than walking, attracts their attention.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood