entice
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- enticement noun
- enticer noun
- enticing adjective
- enticingly adverb
- enticingness noun
- unenticed adjective
Etymology
Origin of entice
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”
Example Sentences
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The lawyer said these efforts enticed users to a "treadmill of continuous checking" for new content.
From Barron's
But those enticed by the call of adventure must ensure they know what they're signing up for.
From BBC
Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history – in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all.
From BBC
The potential is huge, analysts say, not just for helping coaches further refine training and game-day strategies, but for providing novel content to broadcasters or enticing fans to online betting markets.
From Barron's
To my mind, social media is the problem, enticing everyone to covet conspicuous consumption.
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