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attracts

VERB

draw attention

Synonyms

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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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When it comes to initial public offerings, the first-day pop is the fizz that attracts so much interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Although there have been high-profile defections to other states, California still attracts businesses — and creates a lot of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Under the plan, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece -- which attracts around 20,000 visitors a day -- will be independently accessible from the rest of the museum, with a separate ticket to see it.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It’s not just their visibility that attracts brands to an association with celebrities: it’s their image.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith