Lure

To attract someone or something by offering something they want, like a toy or a treat. For example, you might lure a pet with a snack to get them to come to you.

Examples

• The fisherman used shiny bait to lure the fish closer to his boat on the lake.
• In the story, the clever fox tried to lure the chickens away from the farmyard.
• During science class, we learned how flowers lure bees with their bright colors and sweet scents.

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