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lure in English:

1. an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish



English word "lure"(an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish) occurs in sets:

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2. to tempt someone to do something



English word "lure"(to tempt someone to do something) occurs in sets:

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3. to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting



4. persuade someone to do something by making it look very attractive



English word "lure"(persuade someone to do something by making it look very attractive) occurs in sets:

Sabbatical versus burnout

5. attract


Negative electrons attract positive electrons.
Flowers are often brightly-coloured to attract bees and other insects.
They attract customers by offering high-quality goods.
fleets attracted
They say that opposites attract.
After business came to a halt, many bathhouses added new facilities, such as saunas and exercise equipment, in an effort to attract customers.
There's nothing here that could attract those bees.
The museum attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year
a campaign to attract more visitors to West Virginia
I put seeds, cheese and nuts in the garden to attract the birds.
The festival attracts crowds every year.
How can we attract people to buy our product?
We hope that our additional services will attract new customers.
employers need to attract and retain woman
If I was left alone on the elevator at four in the morning, I'd shout to attract the neighbors' attention.