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verb (1)

Definition of turn (on)next
as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning

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turn-on

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noun

as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move

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turn on

3 of 3

verb (2)

1
as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot

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2
as in to trigger
to cause to function would you turn on the TV?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
  1. lure
  2. temptation
  3. attraction
  4. incentive
  5. come-on
  6. motivation
Noun
  • Of course the lure as well as the limitation is that Werther is a puppyish manchild, enamored with his own bag of tricks.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
  • That opportunity presents itself in puny Dmitri, whose kidnapping proves a perfect lure.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • This approach not only reduces the temptation to use those funds for discretionary expenses but also makes saving a seamless and habitual process.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But Syria’s future will hinge on its ability to refuse the temptation of collective punishment for ordinary Alawites—and its willingness to instead guarantee their safety.
    Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • The $11 million area will feature new rides, attractions and dining options along with themes that showcase the park's Kentucky roots.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In the busiest shopping period of the year, between Black Friday and Christmas, customers were enticed to sign up for Amazon Prime with the attraction of live Premier League through their streaming platform.
    Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • The Hudson's site was one of four downtown Detroit Bedrock developments approved for a $618 million Transformational Brownfield incentive.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Spain offers multiple funding opportunities and incentives.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • That come-on, ostensibly from a bank, had an attachment laced with a Trojan.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2013
  • Not long after, Holt turned down a come-on from the producer Howard Hughes.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of come-on
Noun
  • In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.
    Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • After seeing the excellent response from customers and her husband’s motivation, Mercado decided to start a food business.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
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