Definitions for Entice
ɛnˈtaɪsen·tice

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. entice, lure, temptverb

   provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

   "He lured me into temptation"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. enticeverb

   To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

   I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey.

2. Etymology: From enticier < *intitiāre < titio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To ENTICEverb

   To allure; to attract; to draw by blandishments or hopes to something sinful or destructive.

   Etymology: of uncertain etymology.

   The readiest way to entangle the mind with false doctrine, is first to entice the will to wanton living. Roger Ascham, Schoolmaster.

   If a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. Ex. xxii. 16.

   So sang the syrens, with enchanting sound,
   Enticing all to listen, and be drown’d. George Granville.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. entice

   Entice refers to the act of attracting or tempting someone to do something, often by offering an incentive or reward. This typically involves persuading someone to engage in a particular action that they might not have done otherwise.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Enticeverb

   to draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Entice

   en-tīs′, v.t. to induce by exciting hope or desire: to tempt: to lead astray.—adj. Entice′able.—ns. Entice′ment, act of enticing: that which entices or tempts: allurement; Entic′er.—p.adj. Entic′ing.—adv. Entic′ingly. [O. Fr. enticier, provoke; prob. related to L. titio, a firebrand.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Entice in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Entice in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Entice in a Sentence

1. Adib Zalkapli:

   In a close contest between two coalitions it is not unusual for a leader of the losing team to try to entice members from the other side.

2. Kang Myong-do:

   First is to give them free visas to North Korea, second, to give them access to do business and make money there and third, they use women to entice them. This tactic has been widely used since the '80s.

3. Rich McKay:

   First of all, this point of emphasis has nothing to do with the No Fun League, where people can ding us on the No Fun League is the celebration rules. Taunting is a different thing. Taunting is trying to entice that other player into some type of activity that is not allowed in football.

4. Amber Freda:

   Stylistically, you want to pick up on colors and textures that tie the two spaces together, make it more than just a couple of chairs and a dining table. A plain dining table with wooden chairs won’t entice you to use it very much, but really comfortable lounge seating will.

5. Andy Ryan:

   Social media is a big part of the dining scene today and we didn’t have to think about it when we opened Boston Chops South End five years ago,said co-owner Chris Coombs. Now, it is imperative that photos of restaurant interior and food are beautiful when they are posted online by influencers. It is a great marketing tool for people to see our food, dcor and cocktails and hopefully entice them to check it out for themselves.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Entice
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Entice
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Entice
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Entice
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Entice