Meaning & Definition of Lure in English
English⟶
Lure
/lʊr/
noun
1. Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
synonym:
- lure,
- enticement,
- come-on
2. Anything that serves as an enticement
synonym:
- bait,
- come-on,
- hook,
- lure,
- sweetener
3. Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
synonym:
- bait,
- decoy,
- lure
verb
1. Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
- "He lured me into temptation"
synonym:
- entice,
- lure,
- tempt
Examples of using
No man can resist the lure of a woman.