Entice (someone or something) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "entice (someone or something) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-07 10:05

Meaning of Entice (someone or something) with (something)

Entice (someone or something) with (something) phrase

To offer someone/ an animal something appealing to persuade them to go somewhere or to do something.

 

To make me study harder, my mom enticed me with a monetary award.

The kidnapper must have enticed the kid with some candies.

Our shop is not as crowded as their because they are enticing customers  with a discount.

Other phrases about:

draw (someone or something) out of (someone or something)

1. To elicit something from someone
2. To lure or manipulate someone/an animal out of the place they are hiding

tempt (one) to (do something)

Used to describe the action of enticing someone to do something.

Grammar and Usage of Entice (someone or something) with (something)

Verb Forms

  • enticed (someone or something) with (something)
  • enticing (someone or something) with (something)

The verb "entice" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Entice (someone or something) with (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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