ATTRACTS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

attracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of attract

as in entices

to engage the attention of The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.

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Recent Examples of attracts The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Is that something that attracts you to possibly join that franchise in the future? — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026 The weather-resistant material holds up to wind, rain, and the strong summer sun, and it’s shaped with a wide, lily leaf-style bowl that attracts birds with plenty of room to perch. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 Take clothes out of plastic bags from a dry cleaner, as plastic attracts dust, which attracts moths. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Your intuitive kindness attracts cooperation, while clear boundaries keep the exchange respectful. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 Tanglewood Park covers 1,100 acres, and attracts about 500,000 people annually to its gardens, golf courses, horse stables and stocked lakes, county officials said. — Mark Price july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 Boquete attracts retirees from around the world with its mild weather, natural beauty, and welcoming community. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts

Verb

In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Named for the English resort city of Bath, Bath County entices visitors to slow down and connect with nature.

— Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

Definition of entices

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These are novels about bohemian communities of friends and lovers and artistic collaborators, which is a big part of what interests me about AIDS activism.

— Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
What interests me more is what has changed, which is the very substance of capital.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of interests

Verb

Hickey and chef-partner Collin Parker work together on a menu that draws Chicagoans near and far, and Hickey’s Bridgeport roots run deep.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Across racial and ethnic groups, Paxton draws 59% of white voters, 13% of Black voters and 29% of Hispanic voters, while Talarico draws 37%, 80% and 61% of those same groups, respectively.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 10 July 2026