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    lure
    /l(j)ʊə/

    verb

    • 1. tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward: "the child was lured into a car but managed to escape"

    noun

    • 1. something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something: "the film industry always has been a glamorous lure for young girls"
    • 2. a type of bait used in fishing or hunting.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LURE definition: 1. the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive: 2. an…. Learn more.

    • Lure: French Translation

      LURE translate: appâter, attrait [masculine], appât...

    • Lure: Thai Translation

      LURE translate: พลังหรือแรงดึงดูด, ล่อใจ. Learn more in the...

    • Simplified

      LURE translate: 诱惑力，诱惑, 鱼饵，诱饵, 引诱，诱惑，诱导. Learn more in the...

    • Traditional

      LURE translate: 誘惑力，誘惑, 魚餌，誘餌, 引誘，誘惑，誘導. Learn more in the...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lureLure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of lure as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use lure to describe an object, an enticement, or a decoy for animals or fish.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LURE meaning: 1. the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive: 2. an…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › lureLURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lure is a noun or verb that means anything that attracts, entices, or allures. It can also refer to a decoy, bait, or feathered lure used in fishing, trapping, or falconry.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of lure as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use lure in different contexts, such as fishing, falconry, and temptation.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lureLure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun lure is the thing that draws in the person or animal, which can be either a physical object or a concept. "The lure of his great wealth kept her in the relationship despite his infidelity." Definitions of lure. verb. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. “He lured me into temptation”

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › lureLure - definition of lure by The Free Dictionary

    Lure is a noun or verb that means something that attracts or entices with the promise of pleasure or reward. It can also refer to a decoy or bait used in fishing or falconry. See synonyms, usage, and etymology of lure.