entice

[en-tahys]

verb (used with object)

enticed, enticing 

1. to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle.

   They were enticed westward by dreams of gold.

   Synonyms: tempt, decoy, attract, lure
   Antonyms: repel

entice

/ ɪnˈtaɪs /

verb

1. (tr) to attract or draw towards oneself by exciting hope or desire; tempt; allure

Other Word Forms

• unenticed adjective
• enticing adjective
• enticingly adverb
• enticer noun
• enticement noun
• enticingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of entice¹

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of entice¹

C13: from Old French enticier, from Vulgar Latin intitiāre (unattested) to incite, from Latin titiō firebrand

Example Sentences

But the EV maker has also failed to entice consumers through new, more affordable vehicles, despite its release of a new Model Y version this year.

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There is an alternative, but not an enticing one.

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It is part of why the chain is expanding its value menu, to entice price-conscious customers.

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Amorim's game model, as analysed earlier this season, centres around aiming to entice pressure before launching direct passes, often for team-mates running in behind.

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He said his own shop had managed to entice younger customers by selling "kitchen-ready" meals.

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Related Words

• attract 
• beguile 
• cajole 
• coax 
• seduce 
• tempt