How Do You Spell ENTICE?

Pronunciation: [ɛntˈa͡ɪs] (IPA)

The word "entice" is spelled with five letters and pronounced as /ɛnˈtaɪs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word starts with the short vowel "e" sound, followed by the nasal vowel "n" sound. Then it has a stressed long vowel "i" sound, followed by the voiceless "s" sound at the end. The word is commonly used to denote an attractive or tempting offer, action or reward that is designed to lure or attract someone towards a particular goal or purpose.

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ENTICE Meaning and Definition

  1. Entice is a verb that means to attract, lure, or tempt someone, usually by using appealing qualities or promises. It involves persuading or seducing someone to engage in certain actions or pursue particular outcomes. The purpose of enticing is generally to obtain something desired from the person, such as their attention, participation, or cooperation.

    When someone is enticed, they are typically drawn towards a particular course of action or influenced to make a decision they might not have made otherwise. This can be accomplished through various means, such as offering rewards, highlighting potential benefits, or creating a sense of excitement or curiosity. For instance, a company may entice customers by offering discounts or free samples, while a presenter might entice their audience by using captivating visuals or engaging storytelling techniques.

    The enticement can be both positive and negative, depending on the context. Sometimes, it may involve offering rewards or incentives to make someone act in a desired way, while it can also involve manipulation or deception to exploit someone's vulnerabilities or weaknesses.

    In conclusion, entice means to use attractive features, promises, or rewards to persuade or tempt someone into taking a specific action or pursuing a particular outcome. It is a method employed to gain the attention, participation, or favor of an individual, usually with the intention of benefiting oneself or achieving a desired result.

  2. To attract by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to tempt; to decoy; to lead astray.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ENTICE

The word "entice" originates from the Old French word "enticier", which means "to incite, provoke, tempt". It was derived from the Latin word "in-" (meaning "into") and "titio" (meaning "firebrand, torch). Therefore, the early sense of "entice" was closely associated with luring or inciting someone as if they were being led into the flames of desire or temptation.

Idioms with the word ENTICE

  • entice sm The idiom "entice someone" means to attract, persuade, or tempt someone to do something or to go somewhere, often by offering them something appealing or desirable.
  • entice The idiom "entice" means to attract or persuade someone to do something or to go somewhere, typically by using enticing words, promises, or actions.
  • entice someone The idiom "entice someone" means to persuade or attract someone, often through appealing to their desires, interests, or curiosity. It refers to enticing someone with something desirable or engaging in order to persuade them to do something or to get their attention or involvement.

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Conjugate verb Entice

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have enticed
you would have enticed
he/she/it would have enticed
we would have enticed
they would have enticed
I would have entice
you would have entice
he/she/it would have entice
we would have entice
they would have entice

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been enticing
you would have been enticing
he/she/it would have been enticing
we would have been enticing
they would have been enticing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would entice
you would entice
he/she/it would entice
we would entice
they would entice

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be enticing
you would be enticing
he/she/it would be enticing
we would be enticing
they would be enticing

FUTURE

I will entice
you will entice
he/she/it will entice
we will entice
they will entice

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enticing
you will be enticing
he/she/it will be enticing
we will be enticing
they will be enticing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enticed
you will have enticed
he/she/it will have enticed
we will have enticed
they will have enticed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enticing
you will have been enticing
he/she/it will have been enticing
we will have been enticing
they will have been enticing

IMPERATIVE

you entice
we let´s entice

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to entice

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enticing
you were enticing
he/she/it was enticing
we were enticing
they were enticing

PAST PARTICIPLE

enticed

PAST PERFECT

I had enticed
you had enticed
he/she/it had enticed
we had enticed
they had enticed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been enticing
you had been enticing
he/she/it had been enticing
we had been enticing
they had been enticing

PRESENT

I entice
you entice
he/she/it entices
we entice
they entice

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am enticing
you are enticing
he/she/it is enticing
we are enticing
they are enticing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

enticing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enticed
you have enticed
he/she/it has enticed
we have enticed
they have enticed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been enticing
you have been enticing
he/she/it has been enticing
we have been enticing
they have been enticing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it entice

SIMPLE PAST

I enticed
you enticed
he/she/it enticed
we enticed
they enticed

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