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Definitions

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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The office used to be one of the few perches prominent enough to attract national attention.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

They were greeted by companies that were keen to offer better salaries to attract talent, helped by the rise in remote workers and a surge in hiring.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And although he always refused to discuss secret matters, even his refusals could attract attention, further angering the NSA.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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