lure meaning and definition

LURE noun

Definition of lure (noun)

1. qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
   • synonyms: come-on, enticement
2. anything that serves as an enticement
   • synonyms: bait, come-on, hook, sweetener
3. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
   • synonyms: bait, decoy

LURE verb

Definition of lure (verb)

1. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
   • "He lured me into temptation"
   • synonyms: entice, tempt