Sign in
Enter the word for search

lure

UK
/lʊə/
US
/lʊr/

Translations

lurenoun
lures
pl
UK
/lʊə/
US
/lʊr/
leurreDispositif destiné à attirer un poisson ou un animal; emploi concret. Aussi courant en fauconnerie.
The fisherman used a shiny lure to attract the trout.
Le pêcheur a utilisé un leurre brillant pour attirer la truite.
attraitSens figuré: ce qui attire ou séduit.
The lure of easy money led him into a risky investment.
L'attrait de l'argent facile l'a conduit à un investissement risqué.
Additional translations
appâtTerme de pêche ou de chasse, lorsque l'objet sert de bait.
Synonyms
entice
bait
allurement
temptation
attraction
lureverb
lured
Past Simple
lured
Past Participle
luring
Gerund
UK
/ljʊə/
US
/lʊr/
attirerSens général: faire venir vers soi ou inciter à venir.
The company tried to lure new customers by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase.
L'entreprise a essayé d'attirer de nouveaux clients en offrant une réduction de 20 % sur leur premier achat.
Additional translations
rappelerEn fauconnerie, pour faire revenir l'oiseau au moyen d'un leurre.
leurrerSens de séduction trompeuse ou d'appât; peut être plus marqué que « attirer ».
Synonyms
lead on
draw
attract
seduce
tempt
entice
lureadjective
UK
/ljʊə/
US
/lʊr/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g. 'lure fishing', 'lure maker'.

Definitions

lurenoun
A device or substance used to attract and catch animals, especially fish.
The fisherman used a shiny lure to attract the trout.
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person to do something.
The lure of easy money led him into a risky investment.
In falconry, a device consisting of feathers or other bait swung on a cord to recall a hawk.
The falconer whirled the lure above his head to bring the hawk back.
lureverb
To tempt or attract someone to do something, often by offering some form of reward or advantage.
The company tried to lure new customers by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase.
To recall or exercise a trained bird, especially a hawk, by means of a lure.
The falconer lured the hawk back to his glove.
lureadjective
Relating to or designed for the use of a lure.
He bought a new rod for lure fishing.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries