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Meaning of entice
to attract or tempt someone into doing something
Etymology of entice
The word "entice" comes from the Old French word "entisier", which is derived from the verb "entisier", meaning "to tempt" or "to allure", and is related to the Latin word "inticere", which is a combination of "in-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "ticere" (meaning "to touch" or "to tempt")
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of tempting or alluring someone into doing something
Synonyms
attract
lure
tempt
coax
persuade
induce
seduce
persuade
allure
charm
beguile
inveigle
cajole
woo
draw
invite
appeal
fascinate
captivate
enchant
enthrall
delight
please
gratify
satisfy
tease
tantalize
beckon
summon
call
solicit
court
flatter
manipulate
influence
sway
bend
twist
turn
lead
guide
direct
maneuver
influence
prevail
convince
win
gain
secure
obtain
procure
acquire
get
capture
snare
trap
ensnare
entrap
Definitions
- to attract or tempt someone into doing something by offering them something pleasing or desirable
- * to persuade or influence someone to do something by offering them a pleasure or advantage
Usage Examples
- The company tried to entice new customers with a special discount offer
- * The beautiful scenery and pleasant weather enticed us to go for a hike
- * The teacher tried to entice her students to participate in the class discussion by offering them extra credit