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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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She doesn’t want St. Michael’s to close and is eager to attract new students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Vinted expanded into Latvia, Estonia, and Slovenia in 2025, also adding sports and collectible goods to attract more customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The move was part of a broader effort to attract talent and advance its own AI aspirations.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

On the other hand, SpaceX could attract institutional investors and absorb interest that might’ve otherwise gone to smaller stocks favored by retail investors, he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“I have to keep them switched off so I don’t attract too much attention,” he said with a slick smile.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat