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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attracts

It attracts carrion beetles and flesh flies, which lay their eggs on rotting animal carcasses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Either way, a shot at a better life still attracts people from around the world, from all ranges of wealth and education.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Earlier seasons of the show concentrated on the tough selection process to become a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader - a job that attracts young women from across the USA.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

In the U.S., talent meets opportunity, opportunity attracts capital, capital builds products, products meet customers, customers invite competition, and competition drives progress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

“Now, Hattie, don’t be surprised if our laundry attracts company.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson