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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
  • Yet famous faces aside, Aspen’s lure lies way beyond its glitz and glamor.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But the lure of working with Martin was too good to resist.
    Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • As practicing Mormons, the family built a brand on resisting the temptations of fame while capturing the spirit of the era with their flared jumpsuits and rollicking dance choreography.
    Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Acquiescing to the way the world works is one of the temptations of being a journalist, and in Italy, for nearly a generation, the way the world worked had been Fascist.
    Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • While much of the Republican tax agenda involves continuing measures the party passed in 2017, Mr. Trump and other Republicans have floated additional ideas, including no taxes on tips and new incentives for corporations to manufacture in the United States.
    Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Turning policy into progress is never straightforward, but these diverse approaches show that substantial advancements are achievable when guided by clear targets, market incentives, and supportive legislation.
    Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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
  • While flipping the script on Finland is the focus, the historical significance of a gold medal win has long been part of the team’s motivation heading into the tournament.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • When turnover is low, poor managers blend in with good ones, and even previously effective managers may grow complacent, neglecting employee motivation and productivity.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of motivation
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