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

The city also attracts about 1.7 million overseas visitors each year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Today, the so-called Boathouse District is an Olympic training site that attracts Ivy League rowers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

In north Wales, the coastal town of Llandudno attracts millions of visitors every year.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Stone attracts a lot of attention for her tender age and lavishly produced content.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The slightly meaty odor of morels attracts flies, which lay eggs in the safety of the mushroom’s hollow stalk.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan