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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No bond for the factory means it can’t attract any business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The first could attract more bidding interest from investors due to higher yields which are likely to be offered by the longer-dated securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The performance of 18A is also crucial for 14A, which is where Intel will hope to attract external customers for its foundry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Lamb Weston has responded by lowering prices in a bid to attract and retain customers alongside a sweeping restructuring plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The baby of the family, Lai, was only two months old, and Nguyen and her mother were careful to keep her quiet so they didn’t attract any attention.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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