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entice

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtaɪs/

Forms: enticing

entice means: To persuade someone to come or do something by offering something attractive.

verb

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To persuade someone to come or do something by offering something attractive.

  • Fresh bread can entice hungry shoppers.
  • They enticed us to stay with a cheaper price.
  • Can you entice the cat out with some food?

How to use it: entice someone to do something (The discount enticed me to buy a new coat.); entice someone into doing something (They enticed customers into spending more.); entice someone with something (The hotel entices visitors with free breakfast.)

Similar words: tempt, lure, attract

Opposites: deter

Common phrases: entice someone into, entice someone with, entice customers

Questions about entice

What does entice mean?

To persuade someone to come or do something by offering something attractive.

What is entice in other languages?

Türkçe: cezbetmek · Español: atraer · Français: attirer · Deutsch: locken · Italiano: allettare · 日本語: 誘う

How do you pronounce entice?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtaɪs/.

How do you use entice in a sentence?

Fresh bread can entice hungry shoppers. They enticed us to stay with a cheaper price.

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