Attract

Pronunciation: /əˈtrækt/

Attract (verb)

  1. To make someone interested in something or someone.
  2. To cause something to move closer or to come near.

Examples

  • Bright colors attract many people's attention.
  • The magnet can attract metal objects easily.

Common collocations: naturally attract, strongly attract, magnetically attract, physically attract

Synonyms of Attract

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Attract

  • — to push away or drive back
  • — to take away from the worth or value