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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

Example Sentences

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It absorbs nearly all incoming sunlight and strongly attracts water, a characteristic known as superwicking.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Nevertheless, it is singles which invariably attracts public attention and acts as a beacon for success.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The industry attracts investors with its stable cash flows and low overhead, but faces challenges from its local nature and refragmentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Under the plan, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece -- which attracts around 20,000 visitors a day -- will be independently accessible from the rest of the museum, with a separate ticket to see it.

From Barron's • May 18, 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