Spell Bee Word: lure

Basic Details

Word: Lure

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To tempt or attract someone to do something, often by offering something appealing.

Synonyms: Attract, entice, tempt

Antonyms: Deter, repel, discourage

Idioms and Phrases

1. Lure someone in: To attract someone into a situation or place. Example: "The colourful posters were meant to lure people in for the carnival."
2. Bait and lure: To entice someone into doing something using a promise of reward. Example: "The offer of free snacks was just a bait and lure to get kids to join the club."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The fisherman used a brightly coloured worm to lure the fish closer to the hook.

Example 2: The promise of a fun day out was enough to lure my friends to come along on the trip.

Example 3: She tried to lure the puppy with a treat, hoping it would come out from under the table.

Fun Fact

Did you know that in ancient times, people used shiny objects to lure fish and other animals? It was believed that the sparkly appearance would attract them more easily!

Famous Quote

"The best bait for a trap is always the lure of the unknown." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "lure" mean?

a) To scare someone away
b) To tempt or attract someone
c) To ignore someone
d) To push someone

Answer: b) To tempt or attract someone

2. Which of these is a synonym of "lure"?

a) Deter
b) Attract
c) Discourage
d) Repel

Answer: b) Attract

3. Which word is an antonym of "lure"?

a) Tempt
b) Deter
c) Entice
d) Invite

Answer: b) Deter

4. Which sentence uses "lure" correctly?

a) The dog was lured by some tasty food to come out of hiding.
b) He tried to lure the homework with his favourite pencil.
c) She lured the tree to grow larger each day.
d) The cat lured the bird to stay away from the window.

Answer: a) The dog was lured by some tasty food to come out of hiding.

5. What does "lure someone in" mean?

a) To scare someone away
b) To attract someone into a situation or place
c) To hide from someone
d) To tell someone to leave

Answer: b) To attract someone into a situation or place