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entice

intermediateB2

/ɪnˈtaɪs/ · en-tice

To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage.

Meanings

verbformal

To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage.

کسی کو خوشی یا فائدہ دے کر اپنی جانب متوجہ کرنا۔

متاثر کرنا

mutasir karna

Formal: بہت اوراریا

Synonyms

temptlureattractلُبھانافریفتہ کرنامتاثر کرنا

Antonyms

dissuaderepeldiscourageمخالفت کرنادور کرنامنع کرنا

Common Collocations

  • entice customers
  • entice someone away
  • entice into a trap

Example Sentences

The smell of fresh-baked cookies can easily entice children.

تازہ بکے ہوئے بسکٹ کی خوشبو بچوں کو آسانی سے متاثر کر سکتی ہے۔

Taza bake hue biscuit ki khushboo bachon ko aasani se mutasir kar sakti hai.

Advertisers often entice consumers with discounts and special offers.

اشتہار دینے والے اکثر صارفین کو رعایتیں اور خاص پیشکشوں سے متاثر کرتے ہیں۔

Ishtehar dene wale aksar sarifin ko riaitain aur khaas peshkashon se mutasir karte hain.

The prospect of a promotion can entice workers to put in extra effort.

ترقی کے ممکنات ملازمین کو اضافی محنت کرنے کے لیے متاثر کر سکتے ہیں۔

Taraqqi ke mumkinat mulazmeen ko izafi mehnat karne ke liye mutasir kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

invite:To invite is to ask someone to attend an event, whereas to entice means to attract someone to a certain action or behavior.

Word Family

enticement
nounمتاثرکنندگی
enticing
adjectiveخوش نما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of enticing candy that makes you want to grab it.

A brightly colored candy store that displays delicious sweets.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ان گریزوں کی خوشبوؤں کا ، بھول جاؤں کیسا میکدہ ہے۔

Un gareezon ki khushbuon ka, bhool jaun kaisa makda hai.

How can I forget the fragrances of these elusive ones?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دال میں کچھ کالا ہے۔

Daal mein kuch kaala hai.

There is something fishy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "enticer" — to lure or lead on

First known use: 14th century

The word 'entice' has evolved from the Middle English term 'enticen', which was derived from Old French 'enticer', meaning to attract or lure, which in turn has roots in Latin.