Seduce

Pronunciation: /sɪˈduːs/

Definitions of seduce

verb to persuade someone to do something by enticing or deceiving them

Example Sentences

A1 The magician used his wand to seduce the audience with his tricks.

A2 She tried to seduce him by wearing a revealing dress.

B1 The con artist tried to seduce the elderly woman into giving him her life savings.

B2 The spy used her charm to seduce the enemy agent and extract valuable information.

C1 The politician was known for his ability to seduce voters with his charismatic speeches.

C2 The femme fatale was able to seduce even the most guarded individuals with her alluring presence.

Examples of seduce in a Sentence

formal The company tried to seduce potential investors with promising projections.

informal She tried to seduce him with her charm and wit.

slang He's always trying to seduce girls at the bar.

figurative The music seduced her into a state of relaxation.

Grammatical Forms of seduce

• past tense: seduced
• plural: seduces
• comparative: more seductive
• superlative: most seductive
• present tense: seduces
• future tense: will seduce
• perfect tense: has seduced
• continuous tense: is seducing
• singular: seduces
• positive degree: seductive
• infinitive: seduce
• gerund: seducing
• participle: seduced

Origin and Evolution of seduce

First Known Use: 1475 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seduce' originated from the Latin word 'seducere', which means 'to lead astray' or 'to entice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seduce' has evolved to encompass the act of enticing someone into sexual activity or a romantic relationship through charm or persuasion.