entice

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtaɪs/
US: /ɪnˈtaɪs/

  1. To persuade someone to do something, usually by offering them something good.

    1. The shop used discounts to entice new customers to try new product.
    2. Advertisements entice consumers to purchase products they might not need, using catchy phrases.

  2. To attract or tempt someone, often in a clever or subtle way.

    1. The bright lights entice tourists to visit the city at night.
    2. The promise of a promotion can entice employees to work harder and achieve targets.

Synonyms

attract tempt lure persuade seduce woo

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entice" in English means: To persuade someone to do something, usually by offering them something good., To attract or tempt someone, often in a clever or subtle way..

The phonetic transcription of "entice" is /ɪnˈtaɪs/ in British English and /ɪnˈtaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "entice": attract, tempt, lure, persuade, seduce, woo.

Example usage of "entice": "The shop used discounts to entice new customers to try new product.". More examples on the page.