entice — to attract someone to do something by offering pleasure or advantage
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attract someone to do something by offering pleasure or advantage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtaɪs/
Korean meaning: 유혹하다, 꾀다, 유인하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**타이**스
Example Sentences
- The free Wi-Fi sign enticed students to study at the coffee shop instead of the library.
- My cat tries to entice me with cute meows every time I open the refrigerator.
- The company enticed top talent with generous benefits and flexible working hours.
entice
VERB//ɪnˈtaɪs//
to attract someone to do something by offering pleasure or advantage
Vendor enticing customer with food
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Origin
From Old French 'enticier', derived from Latin 'in-' (into) combined with a root related to 'titillare' (to tickle or excite). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
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“The free Wi-Fi sign enticed students to study at the coffee shop instead of the library.”
“My cat tries to entice me with cute meows every time I open the refrigerator.”
“The company enticed top talent with generous benefits and flexible working hours.”
“He was enticed by the 'buy one, get ten free' deal, not realizing it was April Fool's Day.”
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