Word ATTRACT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

attract

🇺🇸 [əˈtrækt]

Meanings

To draw attention or interest toward something or someone. Attraction can be physical, emotional, or intellectual, and it often involves a force or appeal that causes something or someone to be drawn toward something else.

Examples

• The bright colors of the flowers attract many bees.
• Her kindness and warmth attracted a lot of friends.
• The new product is designed to attract younger customers.

Synonyms

draw • captivate • appeal

Antonyms

repel • dissuade • avert