Meaning
Lure has two main uses:
- As a verb, it means to attract, tempt, or persuade someone or something, often into a trap or toward something appealing.
- As a noun, it refers to something that attracts or tempts, such as bait used in fishing or hunting, or an appealing offer.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Verb (transitive), Noun
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Verb patterns:
- lure + object + into + noun/verb-ing (They lured him into making a mistake.)
- lure + object + with + noun (The job was luring young graduates with high salaries.)
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Noun patterns:
- the lure of + noun (the lure of fame, the lure of the city)
Common Phrases
- lure into trouble
- lure away customers
- the lure of money/fame/power
- irresistible lure
Collocations
- lure tourists / customers / investors
- lure prey / victim
- irresistible lure
- financial lure
- seductive lure
Examples
- The fisherman used worms to lure the fish.
- He was lured into a dangerous situation.
- The company tried to lure customers with discounts.
- The bright lights of the city have always been a lure for young people.
- Criminals sometimes lure victims through fake promises.
- She was lured away from her job by a better offer.
- The lure of adventure made him travel the world.
- Advertisements are designed to lure buyers.
- The thief lured the child with candy.
- The lure of easy money can be dangerous.
Synonyms or Related
- attract
- entice
- tempt
- seduce
- bait