26984 words

lure

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive:

Examples:

the lure of fame/power/money
2
an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish
3
to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:

Examples:

She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.
He had lured his victim to a deserted house.
4
anything that attracts people or animals, or the qualities that make something attractive:

Examples:

[ U ] The lure of the city for creative people has existed for centuries.
5
A lure is an object used to attract fish or wild animals in order to catch them.
6
to attract a person or animal:

Examples:

The university hopes to lure a new coach with an attractive salary package.
7
to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something they would like to have:

Examples:

lure sb with sth Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts.
lure sb away (from sth) He was lured away from the US retailer by a French cosmetics company.
8
the quality or power that something has that attracts people:

Examples:

the lure of fame/money/wealth He could not resist the lure of easy money.

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