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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

2 of 3

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
  • The thrill of getting something for free, like a dozen doughnuts, easily overshadows the lure of a discount.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These additives, along with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, help create the overwhelming lure of ultraprocessed foods.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • During turbulent times, resist the temptation to abandon your strategy.
    Jamie Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But with tension building between them, temptation blows in on every tropical breeze.
    Nora Dahlia, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • Endrick became one of the main attractions on Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in the absence of other big names such as Jude Bellingham and Mbappe, who joined pre-season later than other players due to their nations going deep at the European Championship.
    Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The timing couldn’t be better considering the Rock Center Christmas tree is up and tourists, domestic and international, have been flooding the area to see the many Midtown holiday attractions.
    David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, there are some financial incentives to perform well in the Champions League, which Real currently isn’t.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 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
  • In this exclusive trailer drop, Kinzinger can be seen outlining his motivations.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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