Another word for attract
attract
v.
To draw
To allure
allure, charm, appeal to, interest, intrigue, lure, captivate, fascinate, enchant, invite, entice, draw, beguile, tempt, excite, strike one's fancy, catch one's eye, pique one's interest, turn one on*; see also fascinate.
attract implies the exertion of a force such as magnetism to draw a person or thing and connotes susceptibility in the thing drawn; allure implies attraction by that which seductively offers pleasure, delight, reward, etc.; charm suggests the literal or figurative casting of a spell and implies very pleasing qualities in the agent; fascinate and enchant both also suggest a magical power, fascinate stressing an irresistible holding of interest and enchant the evoking of great delight; captivate implies a capturing of the attention or affection, but suggests a light, passing influence
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Another word for attract
To direct or impel to oneself by some quality or action:
allure, appeal, draw, entice, lure, magnetize, take. (Informal) pull. See likeTo arouse the interest and attention of:
interest, intrigue. (Slang) turn on. See excite
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