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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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Their low cost of entry and imaginative wagering options attract many who might not consider more conventional investing platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Restrictionists say farmers could attract more U.S. workers if they increased wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"It brings spending into local cafés, shops, accommodation, co-working spaces, and community services - while also helping to retain or attract younger professionals who might otherwise move away."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Now, “they do have to go back to the bread and butter. They have to stage the home to attract the buyer.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The baby of the family, Lai, was only two months old, and Nguyen and her mother were careful to keep her quiet so they didn’t attract any attention.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge