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al·lure (ə lo̵or′, a-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb allured -·lured′, alluring -·lur′·ing

to tempt with something desirable; attract; entice; fascinate

Etymology: ME aluren < OFr alurer < a-, to + loirer, to lure (see lure); assoc. with Fr allure, gait, way of walking, love affair < aller (see alley)

noun

the power to entice or attract; fascination

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allure Synonyms

allure

n.

attraction, charm, lure, fascination; see appeal 3, attraction 2.


allure

v.

attract, entice, intrigue, lure; see attract 2, fascinate. See syn. study atattract.


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allure Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • city: You'll have the afternoon to soak up the ambiance and allure of this romantic city as you explore on your own.

Converse of subject

  • seduce: It may have looked Japanese, but it was what the poeple wanted, seduced by the allure of the then upmarket Rover badge.

Converse of object

  • resist: Who can resist the allure of Player @ Rush.

Adjective modifier

  • sexual: Once beautiful, she spoke on her preview tape of her all-conquering sexual allure.

Possessives

  • region: Beside the scenery, part of the region's allure is its distinct Celtic culture.
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allure quotes

If parts allure thee, think how Bacon shined, The wisest, brightest, meanest of mankind: Or ravished with the whistling of a name, See Cromwell, damned to everlasting fame!

-Pope, Alexander

She knew how to allure by denying, and to make the gift rich by delaying it.

-Trollope, Anthony

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