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entice
/ɪnˈtaɪs/
persuade or attract someone
The store enticed customers with a special discount.
The store persuaded or attracted customers by offering a special discount.
general
to attract or persuade someone to do something by offering something appealing
The ad enticed viewers with promises of luxury.
The ad persuaded viewers by showing promises of luxury.
She tried to entice him with the idea of a vacation.
She tried to persuade him by suggesting a vacation.
Often used in marketing or persuasive contexts.
Collocations
entice someone withpersuade someone by offering something appealingentice someone intopersuade someone to do something
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'entice' when someone is being persuaded or attracted by something appealing.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'entisen', from Old French 'entiser', from 'en-' (in) + 'tiser' (to provoke).
Usage Notes
Can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the intent behind the persuasion.
Word Breakdown
en-
in
prefix-tice
related to provoking or tempting
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