enlure

/ɛnˈlʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to attract or draw someone or something in, especially by a pleasant or attractive quality

“The town’s historic charm was enough to enlure visitors from all over the world.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround something, especially in a way that makes it difficult to escape

“The dense foliage of the jungle enlured the lost hikers, making it hard for them to find their way out.”

3. noun

a way of attracting or drawing someone or something

“The enlure of the new theme park was its state-of-the-art roller coaster.”

4. noun

a way of enclosing or surrounding something

“The enlure of the castle’s moat made it nearly impossible to breach.”

Synonyms

  • allure
  • attract
  • draw
  • entice
  • lure

Antonyms

  • deter
  • discourage
  • repel