lure Antonyms
Meaning of lure
lure (n)
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
anything that serves as an enticement
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
lure (v)
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure (n.)
A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.
Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
A velvet smoothing brush.
To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.
lure (v. i.)
To recall a hawk or other animal.
lure Sentence Examples
- The fisherman used a colorful lure to attract the trout to his hook.
- The advertisement's bold headlines were designed to lure customers into the store.
- The siren's song was a deceptive lure that drew sailors to their doom.
- The politician's empty promises were a mere lure to gain votes.
- The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread lured him into the bakery.
- The shiny new car was a lure that tempted him to spend more than he could afford.
- The con artist used his charm as a lure to swindle innocent victims.
- The scent of honeysuckle in the springtime was a sweet lure for hummingbirds.
- The thrill of adventure was a powerful lure that drew him into dangerous territory.
- The gleam of gold was a lure that lured prospectors to the distant mountains.
FAQs About the word lure
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward, anything that serves as an enticement, something used to lure fish or other animals into dange
entice, persuade, seduce,tempt, lead on, decoy, beguile,bait, solicit, allure
ward (off), caution, alert, warn, alert,warn, ward (off), caution,drive (away or off), forewarn
The fisherman used a colorful lure to attract the trout to his hook.
The advertisement's bold headlines were designed to lure customers into the store.
The siren's song was a deceptive lure that drew sailors to their doom.
The politician's empty promises were a mere lure to gain votes.
