attracts

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 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 give up refuse reject repel repulse shun turn off

STRONG

deter discourage dissuade let go prevent release

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attracts

Weather trading has drawn attention—both good and bad—as it attracts more users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

When we offer supplementary food, such as seeds or meat scraps, this attracts birds of many different species in a combination and number that would not happen in nature.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

He argued the tech firm may be seeking to highlight its own AI capabilities as rival Anthropic attracts growing attention for its Claude Mythos model.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Track has been critical in his speed development, something that attracts immediate attention from college recruiters when a good 100-meter time comes out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

It becomes the subject of gossip and soon attracts the attention of the media, after which it escalates into a crisis of vast and humiliating proportions.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood