Lured
lʊrd
Definitions
To tempt or entice someone or something into a trap or to do something, often by offering something attractive.
lʊrd
To tempt or attract someone or something to do something or go somewhere, especially by offering something desirable.
The promise of a free vacation lured many people into a timeshare presentation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to get your dog to come to you. You might *lure* him with a tasty treat. Basically, it's about making something appealing to get someone to do what you want.
👶 For kids: To get someone to come close by offering them something they want, like food or a toy.
More Examples
The treasure map lured the adventurers into the dangerous jungle.
The sweet scent of the bakery lured customers inside.
How It's Used
"The fisherman lured the fish with a shiny lure."
"Advertisers often lure consumers with promises of a better lifestyle."
Idioms & expressions
lure someone in
To attract someone and persuade them to participate or become involved in something, often without their full knowledge of the situation or true intentions.
"The scam artist lured victims in with promises of easy money."
From Middle English *luren*, from Old English *lēoran* ('to teach, entice'). Related to 'lore'.
Historically, 'lure' was often used in falconry, referring to a decoy used to attract birds.
Memory tip
Think of a cat being lured with a piece of string. It's all about attraction!