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lure
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- pronunciation:
- lur
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that attracts or tempts by promising some reward.
The flashing sign of the ice cream store was a lure for hungry kids.- synonyms:
- bait
- similar words:
- allure, bribe, draw, magnet, snare
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| definition 2: |
something used to attract and catch fish or other animals; bait.
He caught three fish with his new lure.
- synonyms:
- bait
- similar words:
- decoy
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| related words: |
ambush, bait, incentive, trap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lures, luring, lured |
| definition: |
to attract with the promise of a reward.
They lured the dog back to the house with a bowl of food.- synonyms:
- allure
- antonyms:
- repel
- similar words:
- attract, decoy, snare, tempt
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| related words: |
ambush, catch, mislead, persuade |
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| derivation: |
luringly (adv.) |
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