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lure

verb

/lʊər/

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.

lure someone into

attract, tempt, entice, seduce, draw

repel, discourage, deter

lure away, lure into, lure customers, lure prey

To find out or make sure of something with certainty.

to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

to work at various small tasks; a piece of work or employment