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lure
/lʊə(r)/
verb
wabić
Also
kusićnęcić
Definition
To tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
Examples
The promise of a high salary lured him to the new job.
Obietnica wysokiej pensji skusiła go do nowej pracy.
They used food to lure the stray cat out of the bushes.
Użyli jedzenia, aby zwabić bezpańskiego kota z krzaków.
Collocations
lure awaylure into a traplure customers
noun
przynęta
Also
pokusa(f)
Definition
Something used to tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere.
Examples
The fisherman cast his lure into the water.
Rybak zarzucił przynętę do wody.
The prospect of fame was a powerful lure for the young artist.
Perspektywa sławy była potężną pokusą dla młodego artysty.
Synonyms
Collocations
fishing lureirresistible lurepowerful lure
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