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stimulate vs lure

lure vs stimulate

stimulate is not a noun while lure is a noun.

stimulate and lure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stimulate No No Yes No
lure Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lure is a hyponym of stimulate; that is, lure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stimulate:
  • stimulate: provide the needed stimulus for
  • lure: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Other hyponyms of stimulate include entice, tempt, rejuvenate, jog, incite, instigate, set off, stir up, agitate, foment, stir up.
stimulate (noun) lure (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
stimulate (verb) lure (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
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
Difference between stimulate and lure

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