attracts

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 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 give up refuse reject repel repulse shun turn off

STRONG

deter discourage dissuade let go prevent release

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attracts

The gel attracts these minerals and helps organize them into new crystals that grow in an orderly pattern.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

After a giant open-air mass in the capital he will travel to the central city of Cordoba and to a basilica near Buenos Aires that attracts millions of pilgrims each year.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The Cappadocia region attracts tourists from around the world, who want to see the ancient fairy chimneys - tall, cone-shaped rock formations that are created by volcanic activity.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

That spot, now labeled as the “Hollywood sign lookout” on Google Maps, attracts many tourists as well as street vendors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

“And the English think their lavender attracts fairies. It’s got nothin’ on our desert sage.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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