Meaning & use
lure
Something that attracts or tempts a person or animal, often into danger or deception.
See it in a sentence
The promise of easy money is a common lure used in online scams.
The bright feathers on the fishing lure are designed to attract curious fish.
A note on using this word
Lure works equally well for physical bait, as in a fishing lure, and for abstract temptations, as in the lure of fame.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To attract someone, typically into a place or situation that is harmful or disadvantageous.
Scammers lured victims into the scheme with promises of guaranteed returns.
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