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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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

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

They are confined to the Norfolk Broads, where they attract visitors from across the UK between late May and mid-July.

From BBC

Allbirds tried to expand beyond its base of 30- and 40-year-olds by offering more technical running shoes and other sneakers in brighter colors and edgier patterns designed to attract younger customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief among them is this asset-liability mismatch, which has attracted controversy as funds have been unable to meet redemption requests and have gated money in response.

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