lure vs stimulate

stimulate vs lure

lure is a noun but stimulate is not a noun.

lure and stimulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lure	Yes	No	Yes	No
stimulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stimulate is a hypernym of lure; that is, stimulate is a word with a broader meaning than lure:

lure: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
stimulate: provide the needed stimulus for

Other hypernyms of lure include provoke.

lure (noun)	stimulate (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
anything that serves as an enticement

lure (verb)	stimulate (verb)
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion	cause to be alert and energetic
	act as a stimulant
	provide the needed stimulus for
	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
	cause to occur rapidly
	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in

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