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allure

/əˈlʊə(r)/noun

उच्चारण अलुअर

आकर्षण, मोहकता, लुभावनापन

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noun
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    [U]

    the quality of being attractive, exciting and interesting

    आकर्षण, मोहकता, लुभावनापन

    • the allure of city life
    • Gold has lost none of its allure.
    • The allure of the hills draws thousands of visitors every summer.
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    • Fame held little allure for the quiet writer.
    • The allure of a quick profit tempted him.

    Synonyms attraction appeal charm

    Opposite repulsion unattractiveness

verb
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    [T] ~ sb formal

    to attract or tempt somebody

    लुभाना, आकर्षित करना

    • Bright advertisements allure young buyers.
    • Big discounts allure shoppers into buying things they do not need.
    • The smell of fresh jalebis allured the children into the shop.
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    • Stories of gold allured many adventurers to the mountains.
    • Easy money allured him into the scheme.

    Synonyms tempt entice attract

    Opposite repel deter

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