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What does entice mean?

"Entice" means to attract or tempt someone into doing something, typically by offering something pleasant or advantageous.

Here are some synonyms for entice:

* Allure

* Lure

* Tempt

* Attract

* Charm

* Coax

* Persuade

* Induce

Examples:

* "The delicious smell of fresh bread enticed me into the bakery."

* "The promise of a promotion enticed her to work harder."

* "The bright colors of the carnival enticed the children to come closer."

Essentially, enticing someone means to make them want something or to want to do something by appealing to their desires or interests.

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