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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Bolivia on Monday lifted a 15-year peg on its dollar exchange rate in a bid to attract more greenbacks, a move aimed at ending a severe economic crisis that has sparked unrest.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

NBA games and series such as FX’s “Shōgun” and ABC’s “High Potential” increase engagement on Disney+—a priority for the company as it tries to retain domestic subscribers and attract more overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

It was just about 16,000 for Scottish Premiership matches last campaign, a number heavily inflated by the crowds Celtic and Rangers attract.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Middle school students engage in flag football and attract students whose parents don’t want them to play 11-man tackle football for fear of head injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Local newspapers panned his lecture as rambling nonsense, and he couldn't attract audiences.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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