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LURES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Lures.

Lures - as a noun

Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come-onenticement14

Anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bait6come-onhook11sweetener12

Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bait6decoy11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lures - as a verb

Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

Example: "He lured me into temptation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entice8tempt9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Fishermen use lures to attract fish."
"She bought a variety of fishing lures."
"The tackle box was filled with different lures."
"He tried different lures to catch the elusive trout."
"The colorful lures shimmered in the water."
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Word Game Points

Is LURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is LURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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