to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull ( opposed to repel )

The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it.

to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite

to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm.

to possess or exert the power of attraction.

verb

repel , repulse , alienate , deter

verb

allure , appeal to , bait , beckon , beguile , bewitch , bring , captivate , charm , come on * , court , drag , draw , enchant , endear , engage , enthrall , entice , entrance , exert influence , fascinate , freak out * , give the come-on , go over big , grab , hook , induce , interest , intrigue , inveigle , invite , kill , knock dead , knock out * , lure , magnetize , make a hit with , mousetrap , pull , rope in , score , seduce , send * , slay * , solicit , spellbind , steer , suck in , sweep off one’s feet , tempt , turn on , vamp , wile , wow * , appeal , take , capture , catch , decoy , gravitate , influence