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enticed

  • past participle
    of entice.
    entice
    verb (used with object)
    to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle.
  • past tense form
    of entice.
    entice
    verb (used with object)
    to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle.

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Pintscher was enticed to the Salzburg Festival as part of this summer’s homage to the ageless Hungarian composer György Kurtág, who turned 100 this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Stokes enticed O'Rourke to miscue and then came a moment of controversy.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It was the unique tone and approach that ultimately enticed her to take a chance.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

But so far this year, fund investors don’t seem to be enticed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Meggie enticed it over, speaking to it gently, until it put its head under her arm and purred, asking to be petted.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke