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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

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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 lure of California’s soft-on-crime policies has resulted in criminals from across the world coming to California to steal – and get away with it.
    Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Yet having already turned down several high-profile opportunities, the lure of one of the biggest clubs in world soccer has ultimately proved too irresistible to turn down.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Yet Mann urged his audiences to resist the temptation to deride humanity.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • Just as the Strip cuts through Las Vegas, Sheikh Zayed Road runs through the heart of Dubai and many of the city's major leisure attractions are a stone's throw away from it.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Raven is currently developing a number of projects including an adaptation Disney’s MAIN STREET, USA attraction for D+ and the ORACLE audio book series for Amazon.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.
    James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.
    Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of come-on
Noun
  • And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?
    Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of motivation
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