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to lure
01
to trick someone into doing something by offering them a reward or something interesting
Complex Transitive: to lure sb into sth
Ditransitive: to lure sb to do sth
Examples
The colorful advertisements were strategically placed to lure shoppers into the store.
The travel agency used stunning images of exotic destinations to lure customers into booking their dream vacations.
Lure
01
a feature, quality, or appeal that attracts by seeming to promise reward or benefit
Examples
The lure of fame drew many young actors to the city.
He resisted the lure of easy money.
02
an object or bait used to attract fish or other animals into a trap or within range
Examples
The fisherman tied a bright lure to the hook.
Hunters use lures to attract deer to a specific area.
