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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That last application has attracted the keen interest of the Pentagon.

From MarketWatch

Analysts and company executives see the arrival of oral formulations of weight-loss medicines as key to boost demand by attracting potential patients who don’t want injections and offering the prospect of a lower-priced treatment option.

From The Wall Street Journal

The school has strong roots in engineering and technology, fields that attract introverted thinkers, “making it especially important to create space where quieter voices can thrive,” Duckett said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Countries are increasingly relying on these programs to attract capital, talent, and innovation,” Arton said in an email.

From Barron's

“The City of Santa Monica’s recent actions are inconsistent with its stated goal of attracting investment,” the company said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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