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 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

“What it will affect is investor sentiment against legacy companies, which typically use buybacks and dividends to attract investors,” Aboulafia said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Texas has sought to attract corporations with legislation that establishes specialized business courts and prevents judges from second-guessing board judgments.

From The Wall Street Journal

When China is set aside, emerging markets continue to attract capital at intensities similar to the before the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's

If Venezuela achieves a stable political environment and is able to attract foreign investors again, the country’s production could recover quickly, Kaneva wrote.

From Barron's

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