allure

verb
/əˈlʊr/

Meaning

To attract or tempt someone with charm or appeal.
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example Sentences

The city allures tourists with its vibrant nightlife.

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

Example Expressions

the allure of

Synonyms

attract, entice, charm, fascinate, captivate, tempt
Entry 1
attract, entice, charm, fascinate, captivate
Entry 2
attract, entice, tempt, charm

Antonyms

repel, disgust, deter, discourage
Entry 1
repel, disgust, deter
Entry 2
repel, deter, discourage, disgust

Collocations

allure of power, natural allure, allure of beauty, allure tourists, allure customers, allure of fame, allure visitors, mysterious allure
Entry 1
allure of power, natural allure, allure of beauty, allure tourists
Entry 2
natural allure, allure customers, allure of fame, allure visitors, mysterious allure

Related Vocabularies

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
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to make something ineffective or harmless
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

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