entice

/ɛntˈa‍ɪs/

/ɪnˈtaɪs/

to entice

MAIN VERB

to persuade someone to do something specific, often by offering them what they desire

synonyms : lure

Examples

1. As you strolled through the food market, the vendor enticed you with samples of various cold cuts.

2. Sadly, new customers are being enticed by tempting promotions only to find the dice are loaded against them.

3. A glowing lure entices victims into this dragonfish's terrifying teeth.

4. It entices some rebels to ground level.