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Definition lure in British English

lure verb

[transitive] verb
/ljʊə(r)/
1

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

Example

The campaign is designed to lure tourists back to the province.

Example

You hope your kids will not be lured into smoking.

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Definition lure in British English