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- pronunciation:
lur
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
| inflections: |
allures, alluring, allured |
| definition: |
If something allures you, it pulls you to it. It attracts you strongly.
The beautiful cakes and cookies in the bakery window and the smell of baking bread allured the people passing by.The sea allured the young man with its promise of adventure.- synonyms:
- attract, tempt
- antonyms:
- repel
- similar words:
- charm, stimulate
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
If something has allure, it has the power to attract people. It makes people want it or want to come to it.
The beautiful island has a special allure that makes tourists return year after year.- synonyms:
- appeal, attractiveness
- similar words:
- bait, charm, delight
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| related words: |
appeal, beauty |
| derivation: |
allurement (n.) |
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