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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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No bond for the factory means it can’t attract any business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Concerns could arise regarding TBPN’s editorial neutrality and ability to attract interviews, given its staff will report to OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He added that the development is expected to attract a mix of Northeast transplants, local Florida buyers who want to move closer to the water, and Miami-based second-home seekers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Yet the club attract an average of only 216 supporters per match to their temporary home in Aveley, Essex.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But it’s usually the good-looking jocks who attract her attention.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.