entice
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- enticement noun
- enticer noun
- enticing adjective
- enticingly adverb
- enticingness noun
- unenticed adjective
Etymology
Origin of entice
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English enticen, from Old French enticier “to incite,” from unattested Vulgar Latin intitiāre, equivalent to Latin in- in- 2 + -titiāre, verbal derivative of unattested titius, for titiō “piece of burning wood”
Example Sentences
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It enticed big institutions to invest in its funds by offering lower fees.
Dubai has in recent years become a hive of influencers, entrepreneurs and millionaires, enticed by the business-friendly and income tax-free city and the lavish lifestyles on offer.
From Barron's
The pair refer to the increased celebrity presence at events as a "gateway" to entice casual viewers to commit fully to the sport.
From BBC
In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.
Today’s winners need to figure out how to market and price products that fly off the dollar-store shelves while also enticing higher-income shoppers.
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