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Allure

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1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Pronunciation
1.3 Transitive Verb

1.3.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

OF. aleurrer, alurer, fr. a (Latin ad) + leurre lure. See Lure.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌˈluɚ/

Transitive Verb

To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract.
With promised joys allured them on. --Falconer.
The golden sun in splendor likest Heaven Allured his eye. --Milton.

Synonyms

Toattract; entice; tempt; decoy; seduce.

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "allure" has one sense:

allure

The verb "allure" has one sense:

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