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lure

1 of 2verb
/lʊr/
Forms:lures,luring,lured,lured
1

to trick someone into doing something by offering them a reward or something interesting

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  • The colorful advertisements were strategically placed to lure shoppers into the store.
  • The travel agency used stunning images of exotic destinations to lure customers into booking their dream vacations.
  • Criminals often use phishing emails to create fake scenarios and lure individuals into providing personal information.
  • The company offered a special discount to lure new customers to try their products.
  • The kidnapper lured the child into their car by promising them candy and toys.
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