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enticed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˈtaɪst// UK //ɛntˈaɪst// en·ticed

v. to attract someone to do something by offering them something they want. You use this when someone is tempted by a reward or a good deal.

v. to attract or tempt someone to do something by offering an incentive or a reward. Often implies a sense of being lured or seduced by a specific benefit.


SIMPLE

The low price enticed many customers to buy the new phone.

CONTEXTUAL

The promise of a better salary and flexible hours enticed several top engineers to leave their current company.

COMPLEX

While the initial marketing campaign was modest, the unique combination of features eventually enticed a significant portion of the target demographic to switch brands.

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