English dictionary

lure

/l/U/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

noun.attribute

Synonyms come-on enticement

Source: WordNet 3.0
anything that serves as an enticement

noun.cognition

Synonyms bait come-on hook sweetener

Source: WordNet 3.0
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

noun.artifact

Synonyms bait decoy

Source: WordNet 3.0
A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.

noun

Source: webster1913

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

verb.communication

Examples
He lured me into temptation.

Synonyms entice tempt

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.

verb

Source: webster1913
To recall a hawk or other animal.

verb

Source: webster1913