Entice

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtaɪs/

Definitions of entice

verb to attract or tempt someone by offering something desirable

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of freshly baked cookies can entice children to come inside.

A2 The colorful display of fruits at the market enticed customers to buy more.

B1 The advertisement for the new movie enticed many people to go see it.

B2 The luxurious hotel spa enticed guests with its relaxing treatments.

C1 The job offer with a high salary and benefits enticed her to leave her current position.

C2 The exclusive club enticed members with VIP events and perks.

Examples of entice in a Sentence

formal The company used a marketing campaign to entice new customers to try their products.

informal The bakery entices customers with the smell of freshly baked bread.

slang The club promoter enticed party-goers with free drinks all night.

figurative The mysterious book cover enticed readers to delve into its pages.

Grammatical Forms of entice

• past tense: enticed
• plural: entices
• comparative: more enticing
• superlative: most enticing
• present tense: entice
• future tense: will entice
• perfect tense: has enticed
• continuous tense: is enticing
• singular: entices
• positive degree: enticing
• infinitive: to entice
• gerund: enticing
• participle: enticing

Origin and Evolution of entice

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'entice' originated from the Old French word 'enticier' which came from the Latin word 'enticēre' meaning to instigate or incite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entice' has retained its meaning of persuading or tempting someone to do something through various enticing means.