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Meaning of Entice
to attract or tempt someone into doing something
Definitions
- To attract or tempt someone into doing something, especially by offering them something pleasant or promising them something desirable
- * To persuade or influence someone to do something by offering them a reward or incentive
Etymology of Entice
The word "entice" comes from the Old French word "enticier", which is derived from the Latin word "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "ictus" (meaning "a throwing" or "a striking"), and is related to the verb "ictare", which means "to throw" or "to strike"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of attracting or tempting someone into doing something
Example Uses
- The company tried to entice new customers with a special discount offer
- * The beautiful scenery and pleasant weather enticed us to stay longer
- * The teacher tried to entice her students to participate in the class discussion by offering them extra credit