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1. (v.t.) allure
to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
2. allure
to fascinate; charm.
3. (v.i.) allure
to be attractive or tempting.
4. (n.) allure
fascination; charm; appeal.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < MF alurer=a-a -5+lurer to lure)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) allure, allurement, temptingness
the power to entice or attract through personal charm
2. (verb) tempt, allure
dispose or incline or entice to
"We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) allure
allurement
2. (noun) allure
gait; bearing
3. (verb) allure
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
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