entice
intermediateB2/ɪnˈtaɪs/ · en-tice
To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.