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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The engine rules were changed to attract new manufacturers - successfully - and only afterwards was it realised that the chassis rules would be problematic.

From BBC

Coaches are not paid and the school has had to work hard to raise money to pay for transport, kit and equipment, attracting support from local businesses who supply items at cost price.

From BBC

With solid plans and promising opportunities ahead, the stock is attracting attention from investors seeking real potential.

From Barron's

It expects to attract other investors to bring its total capital to $5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Facebook or Instagram are invaluable tools for a business to attract customers, that should probably take precedence over credit-card point tallies and the need to travel in style, Grossman notes.

From MarketWatch

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