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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Proximity to Los Angeles means Mt Baldy attracts experienced and inexperienced climbers, and authorities urged people to stay off the mountain, especially during such unpredictable winter weather.

From BBC

The fourth regular series follows the hugely successful celebrity spin-off, which aired in the autumn and attracted 15 million viewers.

From BBC

Employers in affected sectors will have to raise wages to attract new workers, and there will be a shortage of goods in the market.

From MarketWatch

Silver is nonmagnetic, so if an item is attracted to a magnet, it’s not the real deal.

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