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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Held each Oscar season to support the fund’s hospital and senior-care facilities, including the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, the gala attracts A-list actors and top entertainment executives.

From Los Angeles Times

Financial experts AlixPartners have been brought in to attract new investors in a move which would potentially see the Aberdeenshire-based firm broken up.

From BBC

Obama's answer was subsequently run in different media outlets and attracted attention online - prompting him to publish a clarifying statement on his official Instagram account on Sunday.

From BBC

Breaches of arbitrary rules, such as a visitor ban, could attract hefty "fines" from his previous employer, who leased him the room.

From Barron's

Balendra Shah, the former mayor of the capital Kathmandu, who is seen by many as the next prime minister, said jobs, training and attracting investment will be his priorities.

From Barron's

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