English noun: allure | |||
1. | allure (attribute) the power to entice or attract through personal charm | ||
Synonyms | allurement, temptingness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attraction, attractiveness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | invitation | ||
English verb: allure | |||
1. | allure (communication) dispose or incline or entice to | ||
Samples | We were tempted by the delicious-looking food. | ||
Synonyms | tempt | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bid, invite | ||
Entail | appeal, attract | ||