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entice

verb

To attract or persuade someone by offering something appealing.

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Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.

Attract with something appealing

Closest synonyms

temptlureattractallurecoaxdraw

Related words and expressions

persuadebeckon

These extend or explain the idea and may require a different sentence structure.

Usage distinction

Lure can suggest deception; entice can simply present an appealing reason to act.

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See entice in use

The opening paragraph should entice readers to continue without exaggerating what the essay proves.
Dictionary practice example.
A free chance to try repaired weighing scales helped entice traders to attend a short workshop on the proposed labels.
From Building Confidence in Reading.

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