entice

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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entice

(verb)

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone

Example

"The bright lights of the fair seemed to entice the children into the fun."

Synonyms

temptlureattract

Antonyms

dissuaderepeldiscourage

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'enticare', meaning to incite.
Related word forms
  • verb: enticed
  • noun: enticement
  • adjective: enticing

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