entice
Advanced/ɪnˈtaɪs/
- verb
- to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant
entice in a sentence
- “The bargain prices are expected to entice customers away from other stores.”
- “The adverts entice the customer into buying things they don't really want.”
- “People are being enticed away from the profession by higher salaries elsewhere.”
- “A smell of coffee in the doorway enticed people to enter the shop.”
What does “entice” mean?
entice (verb) means to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant. It is pronounced /ɪnˈtaɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entice" mean?
- entice (verb) means: to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant
- How do you pronounce "entice"?
- "entice" is pronounced /ɪnˈtaɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "entice" in a sentence?
- Here is "entice" used in a sentence: The bargain prices are expected to entice customers away from other stores.
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