Entice definition

ĕn-tīs

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To attract by offering hope of reward or pleasure; tempt; allure.

verb

The definition of entice is persuade or attract by offering pleasure.

When you convince your cat to come out from under the bed by offering a treat, this is an example of when you entice your cat.

verb

To invite someone to commit a wrongful or illegal act.

verb

To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey.

verb

To attract (someone), usually to do something, by arousing hope, interest, or desire.

The good review enticed me to see the movie.

verb

Origin of entice

Middle English enticen from Old French enticier to instigate possibly from Vulgar Latin intītiāre to set afire Latin in- in en–¹ Latin tītiō firebrand

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French enticier < Vulgar Latin *intitiāre < Latin titiō.

From Wiktionary