entice

[ɪnˈtaɪs]

entice Definition

to attract or persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant.

Using entice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The store enticed customers with a big sale.

  • Example

    He was enticed by the offer of a free vacation.

  • Example

    The smell of fresh bread enticed her into the bakery.

  • Example

    The company enticed new employees with a generous benefits package.

entice Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using entice

  • too good to resist

    so attractive or tempting that it is impossible to refuse or ignore

    Example

    The offer was too good to resist, so she accepted the job immediately.

  • to encourage someone to believe something that is not true, especially about a romantic relationship

    Example

    He led her on for months, making her believe that he was interested in a serious relationship.

  • play hard to get

    to pretend that you are not interested in someone romantically in order to make them more interested in you

    Example

    She played hard to get, hoping that he would become more interested in her.

Phrases with entice

  • to persuade someone to leave their job, home, or country and go somewhere else

    Example

    The rival company tried to entice away our best employees with higher salaries.

  • to attract or persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant

    Example

    The restaurant entices customers with its delicious food and cozy atmosphere.

  • to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive or interesting

    Example

    The recruiter enticed him into joining the company with promises of career growth and development.

Origins of entice

from Old French 'enticier', meaning 'to incite'

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Summary: entice in Brief

The verb 'entice' [ɪnˈtaɪs] means to attract or persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant. It can be used in various contexts, such as marketing, recruitment, or personal relationships. Examples include 'The store enticed customers with a big sale,' and 'The company enticed new employees with a generous benefits package.' 'Entice' is often used with prepositions like 'with,' 'into,' and 'away,' as in 'The restaurant entices customers with its delicious food and cozy atmosphere.'

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