What is the opposite of turn away?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of to reject or spurn someone or their requests To provide housing or accommodation for To cause someone to feel attraction by personal charm To insert or introduce To side with or support To agree to receive or take receipt of To attract the interest of, especially of a group (appeal to) To be attractive to To accept To attract and engage the attention or interest of To listen to, and empathize with, the woes of another To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively To place or set in an upright position To give shelter or protection to To cut or split up, especially into four equal parts To provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment To attract or tempt, especially by offering pleasure or advantage To treat with great care, attention or indulgence To inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially To take heed or pay attention to, especially of advice or instruction To prefer, desire, or choose to have something To receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink To nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow To cook in liquid To care for (someone) lovingly To consider or give serious or careful thought to To embrace or hold someone or something tightly in one's arms To call on in support of an earnest request To accept something willingly or gladly … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ Opposite of to reject or spurn someone or their requests admit welcome receive accept allow enrolUK enlist enter include take register entertain make way for let in give right of entry to let past let pass allow in sign off on allow entry grant entrance to let give access to give admission to show in okay welcome in let through give access greet sign up bless take on let by take in give the nod permit enrollUS give thumbs up permit entry allow to enter be big on usher in more ❯ Verb ▲ To provide housing or accommodation for board accommodate lodge house quarter shelter harborUS bunk domicile harbourUK room billet roof encamp camp bestow chamber bivouac receive feed keep bed put up take in give accommodation to make room for provide shelter for give a bed to give someone a roof over their head let crash settle entertain station canton rent provide with accommodation admit stow welcome take care of take let in installUS post place domiciliate establish instalUK give lodging contain accommodate guest give accommodation provide accommodation for provide lodging for give a roof to provide accommodation find a bed for put a roof over someone's head cater for make welcome provide a roof over someone's head stay dwell reside live inhabit abide sojourn nest squat stop park crash occupy hostel hang out dwell in live in lodge in be domiciled in take up residence be quartered be domiciled stay in stay over bide in hole up have rooms be settled in sojourn in take a room have lodgings be a resident of take lodgings be a lodger have digs more ❯ “The employer planned to board his workers in a dormitory annexed to his business.” Verb ▲ To cause someone to feel attraction by personal charm charm attract enchant seduce allure enamour entice ravish captivate kill lure magnetiseUK magnetizeUS woo slay take turn on come on to sweep off feet fascinate bewitch wile beguile witch enthralUK mesmerizeUS absorb enthrallUS entrance delight engross engage please interest enrapture entertain divert amuse occupy preoccupy wow distract tickle cheer spellbind solace dazzle send hypnotizeUS vamp mesmeriseUK hypnotiseUK appeal to win over tickle pink knock dead knock out hold the attention of put under a spell tickle to death tickle the fancy of more ❯ “Ted doused himself in Lynx body spray, hoping it would charm the women as demonstrated in the commercials.” Verb ▲ To insert or introduce intromit accept bless enter entertain grant harborUS harbourUK house initiate introduce let lodge okay permit receive sign take shelter be big on give access give the nod give thumbs up let in sign off on take in Verb ▲ To side with or support ally unite associate affiliate league collaborate confederate join link side bond connect cooperate mix pool unify club cohere federate align synthesiseUK synthesizeUS join up band together align oneself join forces team up go into league go into partnership form an alliance make common cause throw in one's lot “Are these the people you wish to ally yourself with politically?” Verb ▲ To agree to receive or take receipt of accept receive acquire gain get obtain take attain collect come by secure bag earn land nab net procure score snag win be awarded be given be in receipt of be presented with be provided with come into have lay hold of pick up snap up accept delivery of agree to receive have conferred on one lay hands on take into one's possession take possession of take receipt of “James would accept his award as the league's Most Valuable Player while encouraging everyone to chase their dreams.” Verb ▲ To attract the interest of, especially of a group gather attract draw pull collect raise pick up pull in whip up “The movie, with its implicit connotations, would soon gather a fanatical following.” Verb ▲ (appeal to) To be attractive to appeal attract interest charm please allure beguile draw engage entice fascinate intrigue invite tempt captivate lure tantaliseUK tantalizeUS enchant grab pull be of interest to be attractive to catch the eye of take someone's fancy whet someone's appetite float someone's boat tickle your fancy seduce bewitch entrance excite enthralUK inveigle spellbind enthrallUS mesmerizeUS absorb woo titillate persuade rivet dazzle endear cajole arouse wow stimulate incline hypnotizeUS court turn on make a hit with sweep off feet exert influence on appeal to exert a pull on magnetizeUS magnetiseUK light someone's fire mesmeriseUK steer make your mouth water whet the appetite of win over turn someone's head draw attention catch your eye hypnotiseUK more ❯ “This lush and tranquil property will appeal to those who are looking for a unique and peaceful home.” Verb ▲ To accept take accept take up undertake take on adopt agree to assume tackle agree to do agree to take embark on enter upon sign off on “I decided to take the first job I was offered as I was desperate.” Verb ▲ To attract and engage the attention or interest of catch engage attract absorb capture grip arrest bewitch captivate draw engross gain grab hold seize win rivet hold on to “Helga started yelping like a puppy dog to catch their attention.” Verb ▲ To listen to, and empathize with, the woes of another commiserate sympathiseUK sympathizeUS console empathiseUK empathizeUS pity comfort solace condole compassion compassionate feel for empathize with sympathize with be moved by feel sorry for grieve for condole with ache for feel pity for offer condolences to sorrow for be sympathetic to express sympathy for have one's heart go out to mourn for offer sympathy to send condolences to have mercy offer condolences share sorrow show compassion give solace to Verb ▲ To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively accost approach buttonhole waylay halt hound stop catch collar question address bother cross detain flag grab hail importune interview talk to shout to speak to call to run into take aside cross-examine discuss something with initiate a discussion with whistle for Verb ▲ To place or set in an upright position put up erect raise rear elevate pitch upend upraise uprear set up set upright stand up lift up Verb ▲ To give shelter or protection to harbourUK harborUS shelter hide safeguard secure shield defend protect relieve give sanctuary to give shelter to provide refuge provide a refuge for give asylum to cover guard save screen shade preserve insulate ward hedge inoculate cushion surround enclose conceal haven conserve wrap afford protection to keep from harm cover for keep safe provide protection for watch over give refuge cover up take care of provide safety more ❯ Verb ▲ To cut or split up, especially into four equal parts quarter cut divide quadrisect section slice cleave subdivide dismember cut up split up Verb ▲ To provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment entertain amuse divert please delight charm cheer occupy distract enthralUK interest absorb beguile regale disport engage engross fascinate involve solace immerse preoccupy recreate captivate comfort ecstasize elate enliven enthrallUS gladden grab gratify humorUS humourUK indulge inspire inspirit pique relax satisfy slay stimulate tickle crack up give pleasure to knock dead make merry hold the attention of Verb ▲ To attract or tempt, especially by offering pleasure or advantage entice lure tempt seduce allure attract beguile decoy invite cajole coax induce inveigle wheedle draw bait betray lead on persuade solicit woo appeal to smooth-talk sweet-talk entrap toll lead astray turn on bat eyes at prevail on dangle a carrot in front of Verb ▲ To treat with great care, attention or indulgence coddle pamper cosset indulge spoil baby mollycoddle humourUK overindulge humorUS cocker dandle pet nurse overparent nanny caress overprotect favorUS mother favourUK cocoon posset feather-bed pander to wet-nurse spoon-feed cater to wrap in cotton wool wait on hand and foot make much of satisfy gratify accommodate regale oblige treat nursemaid dote on make a fuss of kill with kindness be soft on make a fuss over cater to your every whim more ❯ Verb ▲ To inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially induct instalUK installUS instate inaugurate initiate invest admit baptiseUK baptizeUS introduce seat swear conscript draughtUK draftUS enlist receive recruit welcome acquaint train instate in introduce to appoint to swear into sign on sign up swear in be taken on by initiate into admit to Verb ▲ To take heed or pay attention to, especially of advice or instruction listen heed mind observe consider note regard accept follow obey watch notice pay attention agree assent attend believe hear hearken mark respect dig hark harken give heed take heed abide by adhere to take into account take into consideration take note take notice take to heart bear in mind be heedful of be mindful of comply with concentrate on conform to give heed to have regard for pay attention to pay heed to take heed of take note of take notice of be guided by behave according to give a thought to pay regard to follow orders goose-step to hang on pick up do as you are told do one's bidding toe the line do as one is told by give ear to get a load of be a good listener “You should listen to the advice of your wise father.” Verb ▲ To prefer, desire, or choose to have something like prefer desire want choose crave fancy favorUS favourUK love care for could do with covet elect feel like have a preference for incline toward lean toward lean towards long for need rather relish select aspire to be inclined toward be partial to endorse feel inclined toward hanker after hunger for opt for pine for require wish for ache for approve of be turned on to go for have an urge for have eyes for itch for lust after lust for spoil for suggest take to thirst for would rather would sooner yearn for die for take a liking to take a shine to welcome “I'm still hungry, and I'd like more food if possible.” Verb ▲ To receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink entertain receive treat welcome feast host feed dine fete have serve chaperone nourish play host to cater for show hospitality to play hostess to wine and dine be host to have over have someone round give someone a meal throw a party for have company of invite to a party accommodate visitors be host have visitors show hospitality spring for ask for a meal do the honors give a party have a do have a get-together Verb ▲ To nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow foster raise rear nurse nurture bring up nourish parent cherish sustain breed mother adopt care for look after provide for minister to take care of take in Verb ▲ To cook in liquid coddle boil poach simmer stew parboil steam cook brew boil lightly Verb ▲ To care for (someone) lovingly cherish support love nurture coddle comfort cosset nourish tend worship cultivate embrace enshrine honorUS honourUK indulge sustain pet dote on care for be devoted to Verb ▲ To consider or give serious or careful thought to entertain consider contemplate ponder study deliberate ruminate meditate question cogitate revolve debate weigh turn perpend eye conceive think about mull over chew over pore over kick around wrestle with think over give thought to cogitate on give consideration to conceive of take into consideration bear in mind muse over Verb ▲ To embrace or hold someone or something tightly in one's arms hug embrace clasp enfold cuddle clutch squeeze grasp enclasp crush envelop cradle strain embosom cling press grip enbosom lock snuggle seize accoll canoodle clinch coll nuzzle spoon bear hug cling to hold tight hold close fold in arms hold on to lock in one's arms take in arms hold onto keep close clasp to one's bosom enfold someone in one's arms press someone to one's bosom Verb ▲ To call on in support of an earnest request appeal ask beg beseech implore request entreat petition solicit adjure lobby plead apply call refer sue exhort pray urge demand impetrate importune invoke obsecrate obtest propose proposition submit supplicate address advance apply to bid contest ask earnestly ask urgently call on plead with request earnestly request urgently call upon hit on make an earnest request make an urgent request make a plea pray to resort to “I appeal to all of you to donate to this worthy cause.” Verb ▲ To accept something willingly or gladly welcome embrace greet meet receive admit entertain hug offer hospitality to play hostess to play host to show hospitality to offer hospitality say hello to show in take in bid welcome receive with open arms roll out red carpet roll out the red carpet for “The whole family was at the airport to welcome our grandmother who was 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