Definitions for entice

entice en·tice

Spelling: [en-tahys]
IPA: /ɛnˈtaɪs/

Entice is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in entice (ceeint).

Definitions for entice

verb (used with object)

  1. to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle:

Origin of entice

1250-1300; Middle English enticen Old French enticier to incite Vulgar Latin *intitiāre, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + -titiāre, verbal derivative of *titiu

Examples for entice

The fields and wood-paths have as yet few charms to entice the wanderer.

“That FBI money is designed to entice somebody in the United states to help find where he is overseas,” the former agent said.

The camera crew took advantage of this and used a green laser pointer to entice the cheerleaders to move around the stadium.

I had no time now to entice it into the light of recollection.

ISIS, on the other hand, spread $2 million in the area, to entice local tribes and leaders to permit their presence there.

Why is the onus on smart women then to hustle and entice these men?

Ain't you ashamed of yourself to entice that poor varmint there to his ruin?

And how will you manage to entice the bears there, all to one spot?

And he answered, "I remember it well; but I am not aware that any are endeavouring to entice me."

Regolo says that it is hard to entice people to leave a more lucrative lifestyle, even when it can be deadly.

Word Value for entice
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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