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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All are attracted by low wages, and a tradition of industry and educated workers.

From BBC

The Brits always attract fans at Melbourne Park, but the crowd created a particularly "amazing atmosphere" for the 26th seed throughout his three hours and 20 minutes on court.

From BBC

It says its Adelaide event last year attracted more than 100,000 spectators, a new record.

From BBC

DeepSeek and other top Chinese AI providers have focused on free, open-source technology -- a strategy that can attract users fast but brings in less cash than private, closed systems.

From Barron's

The project followed a successful council‑led uniform swap held in July, which attracted more than 100 attendees.

From BBC

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