Lure: meaning, definitions and examples
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lure
[ lʊər ]
fishing
A lure is an artificial bait used to attract fish. It is designed to mimic the appearance and movements of natural prey, in order to entice fish to bite.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He used a shiny lure to catch a big fish.
- The fisherman carefully selected the right lure for the job.
attraction
To lure means to entice or tempt someone to do something, usually by offering some sort of reward or incentive.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company lured customers with a special discount.
- She was lured into joining the club with promises of exclusive benefits.
Translations
Translations of the word "lure" in other languages:
🇵🇹 isca
🇮🇳 प्रलोभन
🇩🇪 Köder
🇮🇩 umpan
🇺🇦 приманка
🇵🇱 przynęta
🇯🇵 餌 (esa)
🇫🇷 appât
🇪🇸 cebo
🇹🇷 yem
🇰🇷 미끼 (mikki)
🇸🇦 طُعْم (ṭuʿm)
🇨🇿 návnada
🇸🇰 návnada
🇨🇳 诱饵 (yòu'ěr)
🇸🇮 vaba
🇮🇸 beita
🇰🇿 қызықтыру
🇬🇪 მოტყუება
🇦🇿 tələyə salmaq
🇲🇽 cebo
Word origin
The word 'lure' originated from the Old French word 'loirre' which means 'something that attracts or leads astray'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Originally used in the context of hunting, the term evolved to also encompass fishing and general attraction.