lured

Meanings

• Verb

  To attract or entice (someone) by offering or promising something, typically deceitfully or unfairly.

  - "The salesman lured customers into buying his product with false promises."
  - "The thief was lured into the trap by the police."
  - "The fisherman cast his line and waited to be lured by a bite."

• Verb

  To draw or pull gently and slowly.

  - "The child was lured by the puppet's strings."
  - "The musician lured the audience with his enchanting performance."
  - "The fisherman lured the fish towards his bait."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lured
allured , ensnared , lured away , pallored

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Variants

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lure , lured , lures , luring

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Etymology

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From Old French lurer, to entice, deceive, from lure, bait.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lured' comes from the Old French word 'lurer', which means 'to entice, deceive'.

2. In mythology, the Sirens were known for their enchanting songs that lured sailors to their deaths.

3. The term 'lured into a false sense of security' refers to being deceived into feeling safe or secure, only to later discover a danger or threat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enticement: The act of luring or enticing someone to do something, often with the use of promises or rewards.

2. Deception: The act of deliberately misleading or tricking someone, often with the intent of gaining an advantage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lured' is often used to describe characters being deceived or manipulated into making a decision or taking an action. In art, it can represent the idea of temptation or the lure of pleasure. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe a melody or rhythm that draws listeners in.

How to Memorize "lured"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fisherman casting a line and waiting for a bite, or a salesman using deceitful tactics to sell a product.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lured' with the idea of temptation or deception, or with the image of a fish being drawn to bait.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lured: Like a Fish, Reeled and Deceived' to remember the meaning of the word.

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