entice
Translation
to tempt, to lure, to attract
Examples
They tried to entice him with a new job.
They tried to entice him with a new job.
The smell of cake enticed the children into the kitchen.
The smell of cake enticed the children into the kitchen.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to entice (sb.) with (sth.) They tried to entice him with a new job.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to entice (sb.) to do (sth.) They enticed him to join the company.
((sb.)) ((into sth.)) to entice (sb.) into (sth.) The smell enticed the children into the kitchen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tempt, lure, persuade, coax; Antonyms: repel, deter
Etymology
From Old French 'enticier', meaning 'to set on fire, to excite'. Formed from 'en-' (in) + 'tison' (firebrand).
Memory Tips
Imagine a delicious, 'en-TI-cing' slice of cake being used as bait to lure you in.