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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Now, “they do have to go back to the bread and butter. They have to stage the home to attract the buyer.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Concerns could arise regarding TBPN’s editorial neutrality and ability to attract interviews, given its staff will report to OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Recent bankruptcies in the luxury retail sector also have helped Revolve attract customers, especially to FWRD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He first used his fires for smoke beacons, to attract the attention of some civilized being who might just possibly be among the trees on the far shores.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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