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

1. 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.