lure

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To lead someone somewhere by offering something nice.

Meanings of «lure»

1 · verb

to lead someone somewhere by offering something nice

They tried to lure the cat out of the box with tuna.

2 · noun

a small object used to attract fish or animals

The fisherman attached a shiny lure to his line.

Similar: baitdecoyenticement

Translation

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«lure» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

to make someone want to come or do something

attractmake someone interested or come closerBright flowers attract bees.

temptmake you want to do something you should notThe cake tempted him to break his diet.

lurelead someone away by offering something nice, often a trickThey lured the cat out with a piece of fish.

enticeattract someone with something pleasantThe smell of fresh bread enticed us into the shop.

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