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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However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”

From Salon

Fox News attracted hundreds of new national advertisers last year, the company said in its most recent earnings report, helped by growing viewership.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is yet another setback for Amazon in its decadeslong quest to attract high-end brands and shoppers to its digital platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is not only a technical resistance but also a symbolic milestone that attracts media attention, increases liquidity and can trigger FOMO-type behavior,” he said, referring to the fear of missing out.

From MarketWatch

An interest-rate decision by the Bank of Japan will attract attention amid concerns about the recent weakness of the Japanese yen.

From The Wall Street Journal

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