lure

/lˈɔː/

/ˈɫʊɹ/

to lure

MAIN VERB

to trick someone into doing something or going somewhere by offering them a reward or something interesting

synonyms : entice

Lure

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

synonyms : come-on

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

synonyms : bait

anything that serves as an enticement

synonyms : bait

Examples

1. The crock of gold can lure a teenager into an intellectual maze that offers some significant philosophical conclusions.

2. I let myself be lured into buying the expensive shoes.

3. The siren call of fame and fortune lured many aspiring actors to Hollywood.

4. The Bariba use hunting lures.