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Lure — meaning in English

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English meaning

lure noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.

Senses

Lure is used for these senses in English:

lur (musical instruments, historical) A long natural blowing horn without finger holes, played by embouchure.
lure (also, figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.

lure — full definition

noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.
noun An artificial bait used to attract fish.
verb To attract someone by offering something tempting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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