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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He singled out the decision by the government to cancel annual Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3 that normally attract huge crowds from across the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“All of those could produce smells that would attract wild animals like mountain lions, bears or coyotes,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Raymond James analysts noted that Lululemon’s new products have failed to attract shoppers for three straight years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

In a statement Mid Ulster Council said: "Decomposing remains can spread disease, attract vermin, and contaminate land and water, and this kind of behaviour is a clear breach of environmental law."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

You see, the dolphins knew exactly how to attract seabirds.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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