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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