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Word

enticed

Phoneticsen·ticed

US/ɪnˈtaɪst/

UK/ɛntˈaɪst/

Definition

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.

Examples

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

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

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

Examples

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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