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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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Although there have been high-profile defections to other states, California still attracts businesses — and creates a lot of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The festival, which attracts acts from across the globe, was founded by former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel and first held in 1982 in Somerset.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 31, 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

At the end of the day, when Chantal picks us up, she attracts a small crowd who insist on talking to her about everything and nothing.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi