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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Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it yet harder to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, private-equity firms are increasingly looking to buy up wealth-management businesses, attracted by the industry’s stable clientele, recurring revenue and relatively low investment costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initially he didn't attract much local attention after setting up shop in Jackson County.

From BBC

I was attracted to Lavrock in part because I could focus on a variety of technology areas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dubai, in particular, has transformed into a global career hub, attracting thousands of British workers with tax-free salaries, low crime rates and booming job market, he says.

From BBC

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