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

“What I think has been really cool is that if you are fortunate to see guys go on and do well, it attracts really high-level coaches as well,” McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Weather trading has drawn attention—both good and bad—as it attracts more users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

It now attracts four million visitors a year and employs more than 4,000 people, bringing much-needed economic support for the struggling communities of the Appalachian Mountains.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Organisers say the event attracts 2,000 players from 100 countries, with some of the world's top esports stars among them.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The queen must produce some substance that attracts the workers and that can be obtained from her only by direct contact.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd