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/əˈlɝːd/
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/əˈlɝːd/
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Past Tense
allured
Past Participle
allured
Gerund
alluring
3rd Person
allures
Allured is the past tense and past participle of 'allure', meaning to attract or tempt someone strongly—often using charm, beauty, or promise—to do or believe something. It suggests a subtle, sometimes irresistible pull, like being drawn toward a glowing shop window on a rainy day.
She was allured by the exotic spices and vibrant colors of the Moroccan market.
The startup's bold vision allured top engineers from Silicon Valley.
He felt allured by the idea of living abroad, though he knew it would be challenging.
Many tourists are allured by the island's pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
The mysterious letter allured her into opening a long-forgotten family trunk.
ad
Comes from the Latin prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward'. It conveys direction, approach, or addition. Examples include attract, adhere, adopt, adjust, address.
lur
Derived from the Old French 'lurer' and ultimately from the Germanic root '*leus-' (to deceive, entice), related to Old English 'lūrian' (to deceive, allure). It carries the core idea of enticing, tempting, or drawing someone in—often with charm or deception. Examples include allure, lull, lure, allurement.