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/ˈlɜːrɪŋ/ · lur·ing
verb
- To attract by temptation or enticement The beautiful scenery lured us to explore the countryside.
- To recall a hawk with a lure The falconer lured the hawk back to its perch with a tantalizing piece of meat.
noun
- An allurement or temptation The promise of a high salary was a luring prospect for the job applicant.
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Did you know? The word 'luring' has been used in various contexts, including literature and poetry. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', the character of Prospero uses the word 'luring' to describe the siren's song that entices sailors to their doom.