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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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In those early days after the Revolutionary War and well into the 21st Century, what became known as the Dream enticed millions of immigrants to this shiny new nation full of hope, optimism and individualism.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Wall Street firms have enticed retail investors into buying into the IPO — Fidelity, for example, reduced the minimum account balance allowing clients to buy into an IPO from $100,000-$500,000 to $2,000.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Some hotels on the Strip are betting tourists will be enticed by all-inclusive packages this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

That allegedly enticed consumers to spend more to purchase the new devices.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Were they enticed by the danger of being caught?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman