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

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attracts

The historic city of Krakow in southern Poland -- once Poland's capital -- attracts millions of tourists annually.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

One of those signals is 5-oxoETE, which attracts immune cells equipped to attack invading microorganisms.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state which borders China and Nepal, is home to some of Hinduism's holiest shrines and attracts millions of pilgrims every year.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Beyond that, the spa champions a culture of discretion that attracts celebrities and civilians alike.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 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

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