What is another word for attract?

Common synonyms for attract include pull, pull in, draw, draw in, retract, curl up, curl.

What is the past tense of attract?

The past tense of attract is attracted.

Words that rhyme with attract include fact, act, impact, attacked, exact, packed.

/əˈtɹækt/verb2 syllables

Attract means: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.

verb, as in direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

pull, pull in, draw, draw in, retract, curl up, curl

verb, as in be attractive to

also used for attract

beckon, allure

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repel

verb

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes“Her good looks attract the stares of many men”

be attractive to“The idea of a vacation appeals to me”

exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away“the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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The government is open to, and actively takes steps to attract, foreign direct investment.The_World_Factbook
Words attract people, and sometimes keep them away.tsp_2
During the breeding season, male frogs will call out to attract females.Amastan
During the breeding season, male peacocks will display their vibrant feathers to attract mates.Amastan
During mating season, male whales will sing complex songs to attract females.Amastan
Bolivia's salt flats, colored lagoons and flamingo sanctuaries attract thousands of visitors every year.Cangarejo
Don't leave food out, it can attract animals.Amastan
When leftover food is put in the compost, it can attract unwelcome guests.sundown

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