Entice: meaning, definitions and examples

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entice

[ ɪnˈtaɪs ]

Verb

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enticing marketing campaign

To attract or tempt someone by offering them something desirable.

Synonyms

attract, lure, tempt.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
entice	This appears to be a duplicate entry of 'entice', please refer to the first entry for 'entice'.
attract	Use 'attract' when you are talking about drawing someone or something towards a person, place, or thing. Often used in a broader sense than 'entice'. The beautiful garden attracts many visitors during the summer
tempt	Use 'tempt' when you are talking about encouraging someone to do something they might consider wrong or unwise by making it seem appealing. Often involves moral or ethical considerations. She was tempted to eat the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet
lure	Use 'lure' when you are talking about leading someone into a trap or a dangerous situation by making something seem very appealing. It often has a negative connotation. The villain tried to lure the hero into a trap with promises of treasure

Examples of usage

They used the new product launch to entice customers to visit the store.
The job offer was so good that it enticed her to leave her current position.

Translations

Translations of the word "entice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrair

🇮🇳 लुभाना

🇩🇪 verlocken

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 зваблювати

🇵🇱 kusić

🇯🇵 誘う (さそう)

🇫🇷 attirer

🇪🇸 atraer

🇹🇷 cezbetmek

🇰🇷 유혹하다

🇸🇦 يغري

🇨🇿 lákati

🇸🇰 lákať

🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)

🇸🇮 mamiti

🇮🇸 tæla

🇰🇿 азғырту

🇬🇪 მოტყუება

🇦🇿 cazibə etmək

🇲🇽 atraer

Etymology

The word 'entice' originated from the Old French word 'enticier', which means 'to incite, to provoke'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning shifted to its current usage of attracting or tempting someone with something desirable.

See also: enticement, enticer, enticing, enticingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,440, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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19440 entice
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19443 sweaty
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