Nearby Words
verb (used with object), -ticed, -tic·ing.
to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle: They were enticed westward by dreams of gold.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English enticen < Old French enticier to incite < Vulgar Latin *intitiāre, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + -titiāre, verbal derivative of *titius, for titiō piece of burning wood
1250–1300; Middle English enticen < Old French enticier to incite < Vulgar Latin *intitiāre, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + -titiāre, verbal derivative of *titius, for titiō piece of burning wood
Related forms
en·tic·ing·ly, adverb
en·tic·ing·ness, noun
non·en·tic·ing, adjective
non·en·tic·ing·ly, adverb
un·en·ticed, adjective
EXPANDun·en·tic·ing, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
lure, attract, decoy, tempt.
lure, attract, decoy, tempt.
Antonyms
repel.
repel.
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Example Sentences
- Retailers will feel the usual seasonal pinch, and will have to labor harder to entice cash from the customers.
- Travel providers are reacting with sales meant to entice wary travelers into a Vegas vacation.
- In order to entice people to travel to Hawaii, hotels have lowered room rates and are offering free nights.
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Word Origin & History
entice
c.1300, from O.Fr. enticier, perhaps from V.L. *intitiare "set on fire," from L. in- "in" + titio (gen. titionis) "firebrand," of uncertain origin. Related: Enticing.
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