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entice

/ɛnˈtaɪs/ verb · British & US
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What does entice mean?

verb

To attract or persuade someone to do something by making it appealing or attractive, often in a subtle or indirect way.

Example

"The smell of freshly baked cookies enticed the children to come into the kitchen."

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