lure

1 of 2

noun

ˈlu̇r

: an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk

: an inducement to pleasure or gain : enticement

the lure of adventure

the lure of her beauty

: appeal, attraction

may succumb to the lure of candy, sodas and other sweets

Cheryl Jennings-Sauer

: a decoy for attracting animals to capture: such as

: artificial bait used for catching fish

: an often luminous (see luminous sense 1a) structure on the head of pediculate fishes that is used to attract prey

lure

2 of 2

verb

lured; luring

transitive verb

: to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure

: to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain : attract actively and strongly

Example Sentences

Noun the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing Verb They lured the bear out of its den. The suburbs are luring middle-class families away from the city. The police lured him back to the scene of the crime. Explorers were lured to the area by tales of a city of gold. An attractive window display can help to lure shoppers into the store. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cricket broadcasts are a major lure for India’s sizable population of potential streaming subscribers, and entertainment streaming companies like Disney are under pressure to add customers beyond the U.S. as growth has slowed domestically.

Jennifer Hiller, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 In retrospect, the adults knew sooner or later, the odds would even out, and my red and white Daredevle lure would get bit.

Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 But tasty toothpaste isn’t a sufficient lure for all.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2022 Inequality has long been the lure for strivers, including arguably the Canadian immigrant in Carter.

John Tamny, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The Port of Savannah was a significant lure, said Don Young, the chief executive officer.

Greg Bluestein, ajc, 15 Apr. 2022 Cricket broadcasts are a major lure for India’s sizable population of potential streaming subscribers.

Benjamin Mullin, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022 The ability to grab a Taco Bell while charging your car may be a lure for many Americans.

Chris Stokel-walker, Wired, 21 Jan. 2022 For some chains, the celebs are a powerful lure that can entice customers to download restaurant apps or join loyalty programs to get meals, discounts or even free food.

New York Times, 8 Dec. 2021

Verb

Perhaps more people are searching for remote-friendly jobs as employers get serious about trying to lure—or straight-out order—workers back to the office.

Sarah Todd, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 Bruins coaches were trying to lure recruits by telling them Norton would join the UCLA staff if defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker left for another job.

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 In a filing on Thursday, the company alleged that the two men — Remington Chase and Kevin Robl — are still trying to lure investors, even after the scam was exposed.

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Across companies, the delays confused and annoyed workers, making some firms unwilling to deliver specific mandates, instead trying to lure staffers back with perks.

Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Across companies, the delays confused and annoyed workers, making some firms unwilling to deliver specific mandates, instead trying to lure staffers back with perks.

Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Many digital nomads are skilled knowledge workers who earn well beyond the €2,000-€3,500 monthly income requirements of most European digital visa programs—a big reason so many countries and towns are trying to lure them.

Lucy Papachristou, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 Facing a fractured field on the left, analysts predicted Macron was trying to lure some right-leaning voters away from Le Pen by taking action on some of the far right's focal issues.

Rim-sarah Alouane, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 Another regulatory hurdle is that gaming companies cannot deduct promotions, which are necessary costs to lure customers to a certain app in a competitive environment.

Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

lure 1 of 2

verb

as in to tempt

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass

Synonyms & Similar Words

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tempt
seduce
entice
persuade
bait
allure
decoy
betray
beguile
trap
lead on
solicit
ensnare
inveigle
entrap
snare
fascinate
enchant
draw in
catch
snow
enmesh
captivate
mesh
charm
magnetize
tangle
wile
bewitch
rope (in)
immesh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

warn
alert
ward (off)
caution
drive (away or off)
forewarn
turn away
repulse

lure

2 of 2

noun

as in temptation

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery good schools are a lure for prospective home buyers

Synonyms & Similar Words

temptation
bait
attraction
enticement
incentive
motivation
boost
impetus
allurement
appeal
come-on
stimulus
seduction
inducement
goad
encouragement
trap
siren song
snare
turn-on
decoy
spur
impulse
call
persuasion
seducement
entrapment
mousetrap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

warning
alert
notice
caution
alarm
forewarning
alarum

as in bait

something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

bait
decoy
trap
hook
scent
snare
enticement
attraction
incentive
seduction
draw
troll
ambush
appeal
temptation
net
pull
plug
spinner
entrapment
entanglement
seducement
stool pigeon
call

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repellent
repellant

as in seduction

the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the lure of the video game was distracting me from my studies

Synonyms & Similar Words

temptation
seduction
enticement
appeal
attraction
allurement
allure
attractiveness
bait
charm
beckoning
inducement
glamour
invitation
power
influence
glamor
siren song
sway
enchantment
persuasion

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of lure are decoy, entice, inveigle, seduce, and tempt. While all these words mean "to lead astray from one's true course," lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving.

lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes

In some situations, the words decoy and lure are roughly equivalent. However, decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice.

attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush

The synonyms entice and lure are sometimes interchangeable, but entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means.

advertising designed to entice new customers

While in some cases nearly identical to lure, inveigle implies enticing by cajoling or flattering.

fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni

Although the words seduce and lure have much in common, seduce implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises.

seduced by assurances of assistance

The words tempt and lure are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tempt implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment.

tempted by the offer of money

单词	lure
释义	lure 1 of 2 noun ˈlu̇r 1 : an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk 2 a : an inducement to pleasure or gain : enticement the lure of adventure the lure of her beauty b : appeal, attraction may succumb to the lure of candy, sodas and other sweets Cheryl Jennings-Sauer 3 : a decoy for attracting animals to capture: such as a : artificial bait used for catching fish b : an often luminous (see luminous sense 1a) structure on the head of pediculate fishes that is used to attract prey lure 2 of 2 verb lured; luring transitive verb 1 : to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure 2 : to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain : attract actively and strongly Synonyms Noun allurement bait come-on enticement siren song temptation turn-on Verb allure bait beguile betray decoy entice lead on seduce solicit tempt See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing Verb They lured the bear out of its den. The suburbs are luring middle-class families away from the city. The police lured him back to the scene of the crime. Explorers were lured to the area by tales of a city of gold. An attractive window display can help to lure shoppers into the store. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Cricket broadcasts are a major lure for India’s sizable population of potential streaming subscribers, and entertainment streaming companies like Disney are under pressure to add customers beyond the U.S. as growth has slowed domestically. Jennifer Hiller, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 In retrospect, the adults knew sooner or later, the odds would even out, and my red and white Daredevle lure would get bit. Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 But tasty toothpaste isn’t a sufficient lure for all. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2022 Inequality has long been the lure for strivers, including arguably the Canadian immigrant in Carter. John Tamny, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The Port of Savannah was a significant lure, said Don Young, the chief executive officer. Greg Bluestein, ajc, 15 Apr. 2022 Cricket broadcasts are a major lure for India’s sizable population of potential streaming subscribers. Benjamin Mullin, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022 The ability to grab a Taco Bell while charging your car may be a lure for many Americans. Chris Stokel-walker, Wired, 21 Jan. 2022 For some chains, the celebs are a powerful lure that can entice customers to download restaurant apps or join loyalty programs to get meals, discounts or even free food. New York Times, 8 Dec. 2021 Verb Perhaps more people are searching for remote-friendly jobs as employers get serious about trying to lure—or straight-out order—workers back to the office. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 Bruins coaches were trying to lure recruits by telling them Norton would join the UCLA staff if defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker left for another job. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 In a filing on Thursday, the company alleged that the two men — Remington Chase and Kevin Robl — are still trying to lure investors, even after the scam was exposed. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Across companies, the delays confused and annoyed workers, making some firms unwilling to deliver specific mandates, instead trying to lure staffers back with perks. Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Across companies, the delays confused and annoyed workers, making some firms unwilling to deliver specific mandates, instead trying to lure staffers back with perks. Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Many digital nomads are skilled knowledge workers who earn well beyond the €2,000-€3,500 monthly income requirements of most European digital visa programs—a big reason so many countries and towns are trying to lure them. Lucy Papachristou, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 Facing a fractured field on the left, analysts predicted Macron was trying to lure some right-leaning voters away from Le Pen by taking action on some of the far right's focal issues. Rim-sarah Alouane, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 Another regulatory hurdle is that gaming companies cannot deduct promotions, which are necessary costs to lure customers to a certain app in a competitive environment. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French lure, leure, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German luoder bait; perhaps akin to Old English lathian to invite, Old High German ladōn First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition lure 1 of 2 noun ˈlu̇r 1 : something that attracts or tempts 2 : an artificial bait for catching fish lure 2 of 2 verb lured; luring : to tempt by offering pleasure or gain Men were lured by tales of treasure. lure 1 of 2 verb as in to tempt to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tempt seduce entice persuade bait allure decoy betray beguile trap lead on solicit ensnare inveigle entrap snare fascinate enchant draw in catch snow enmesh captivate mesh charm magnetize tangle wile bewitch rope (in) immesh Antonyms & Near Antonyms warn alert ward (off) caution drive (away or off) forewarn turn away repulse See More lure 2 of 2 noun 1 as in temptation something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery good schools are a lure for prospective home buyers Synonyms & Similar Words temptation bait attraction enticement incentive motivation boost impetus allurement appeal come-on stimulus seduction inducement goad encouragement trap siren song snare turn-on decoy spur impulse call persuasion seducement entrapment mousetrap Antonyms & Near Antonyms warning alert notice caution alarm forewarning alarum See More 2 as in bait something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing Synonyms & Similar Words bait decoy trap hook scent snare enticement attraction incentive seduction draw troll ambush appeal temptation net pull plug spinner entrapment entanglement seducement stool pigeon call Antonyms & Near Antonyms repellent repellant 3 as in seduction the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the lure of the video game was distracting me from my studies Synonyms & Similar Words temptation seduction enticement appeal attraction allurement allure attractiveness bait charm beckoning inducement glamour invitation power influence glamor siren song sway enchantment persuasion Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of lure are decoy, entice, inveigle, seduce, and tempt. While all these words mean "to lead astray from one's true course," lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving. lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes In some situations, the words decoy and lure are roughly equivalent. However, decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice. attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush The synonyms entice and lure are sometimes interchangeable, but entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means. advertising designed to entice new customers While in some cases nearly identical to lure, inveigle implies enticing by cajoling or flattering. fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni Although the words seduce and lure have much in common, seduce implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises. seduced by assurances of assistance The words tempt and lure are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tempt implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment. tempted by the offer of money
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