as in to entice
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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But Musk's role in government has reportedly attracted the ire of Cabinet secretaries who have grown frustrated over his attempts to drastically cut down on the size of the federal government.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
But while the main purpose of Destination Woodbury is to attract visitors outside of the 50-mile radius, it’s also meant for Woodbury residents looking to discover new attractions and book venues for special events like weddings and family reunions, Satre said.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time, Florida was the least populous Southern state and desperate to attract permanent residents.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time and arguably the greatest sandbox game ever, has attracted nearly 220 million monthly players in the last 30 days alone, as per ActivePlayer.io.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
But while the main purpose of Destination Woodbury is to attract visitors outside of the 50-mile radius, it’s also meant for Woodbury residents looking to discover new attractions and book venues for special events like weddings and family reunions, Satre said.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time, Florida was the least populous Southern state and desperate to attract permanent residents.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time and arguably the greatest sandbox game ever, has attracted nearly 220 million monthly players in the last 30 days alone, as per ActivePlayer.io.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Attract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attract. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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