English to Afrikaans Meaning of lure - lok


Lure :
lok

versoeking, lok, lokmiddel, aansporing, aas

lok, versoek, skoonheid, lokmiddel, aas, verlei, oorreed, oor wen

lokgelokkunsaaslok
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Definitions of lure in English
Noun(1) qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward(2) anything that serves as an enticement(3) something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
Verb(1) provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated
Examples of lure in English
(1) Kenyan officials said the lure of potential wealth attracted younger compatriots and that is when the exploitation could start.(2) Of course, Lizzie is not the first woman to fall foul of the lure of donning a supposedly-smart two piece.(3) A chance to fight at the Olympics is obviously hugely attractive as is the lure of the professional game where there is so much money to be made.(4) The provincial Hamiltons are immediately attracted to the lure of the city and soon fall victim to its various temptations.(5) They were attracted by the lure of a two weeks' free holiday in the sun and a Ôö¼├║5,000 pay off to act as drug mules.(6) Few of us are immune to the lure of a stylish piece of furniture or accessory for the home, but all too often the choice can be small for buyers on a limited budget.(7) Then I noticed something moving - a feathery lure , waving back and forth like a fishing rod.(8) The lure of good money draws professional drivers from many countries to Iraq, but sometimes the whole story is different than you might think.(9) the lure of a better-paid job(10) I can't resist the lure of an attractive handbag, especially if it is small and sparkly.(11) For many, the big attraction was the lure of the livestock.(12) the film industry always has been a glamorous lure for young girls(13) Well, we always thought the lure of easy money attracted people to politics.(14) Or recognizing the many qualities of his own nature in Pater, was Hopkins stirred to act against the lure of those qualities?(15) The lure of beating a bunch of five-year-olds at beach football or Frisbee competitions may seem great, but it looks pathetic.(16) Hawk owls are routinely attracted to the small lure from nearly a mile away.
Related Phrases of lure
(1) lure out ::
lok uit
(2) lure away ::
lok weg
(3) lure on ::
lok op
Synonyms
Noun
1. temptation ::
versoeking
2. bait ::
aas
3. come-on ::
kom-op
Verb
4. tempt ::
versoek
Different Forms
lure, lured, lures, luring
Word Example from TV Shows
I wasn't trying to lure him.

I wasn't trying to LURE him.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 11

to lure southern armies away

to LURE southern armies away

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

- All right, wait. They use it to lure...
- Eh! Too late, I win.

- All right, wait. They use it to LURE... - Eh! Too late, I win.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

We need to lure him into the open
before his army destroys us all.

We need to LURE him into the open before his army destroys us all.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2

And are you gonna use candy
to lure them in?

And are you gonna use candy to LURE them in?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 4

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