English to Finnish Meaning of entice - houkutella

Entice :

houkutella

verb

houkutella, viehättää, syötti, vietellä, johtaa harhaan, kietoa pauloihinsa

Entice :: houkutellaEnticed :: houkuteltuEnticement :: houkutteluEnticements :: enticementsEntices :: enticesEnticing :: viekoitteleva

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Definitions of entice in English

Verb(1) provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated

Examples of entice in English

(1) a show that should entice a new audience into the theater(2) An art gallery is hoping to entice sweet-toothed visitors with its new exhibition.(3) a show which should entice a new audience into the theatre(4) Now the wheedling has begun again, this time to entice me into the maw of the ultimate terror: parenthood.(5) the treat is offered to entice the dog to eat(6) The club has come up with an attractive membership pack to entice new members.(7) the whole purpose of bribes is to entice governments to act against the public interest(8) When he refused, they then attempted to entice him to get in by offering him sweets.(9) Essential to making the event a success is enticing people to attend the party.(10) Each sentence is constructed with perfect balance and careful precision to embody thoughtfulness, humanity or humour while at the same time being enticingly , entertainingly readable.(11) The notion of top-flight sides enticing contracted performers began to appear anachronistic.(12) This was too enticing a prospect to let pass before we commenced our craft tour.(13) The youth have to be enticed with offers of foreign tours and mobile phones to join the defense services.(14) India is painted vibrantly, enticing the audience to experience it for themselves.(15) Looking for a quick lunch, we thought a pub meal may take too long to prepare, but were enticed by the appeal of the hot counter.(16) Small window displays built into the outside walls show enticing arrays of fresh fish and shellfish.

Related Phrases of entice

(1) to entice ::

houkutella

Related Phrases of entice

(1) to entice ::

houkutella

Synonyms

Verb

1. tempt ::

houkutella

2. lure ::

houkutella

3. allure ::

viehättää

4. attract ::

vetää puoleensa

5. appeal to ::

vedota

6. invite ::

kutsu

7. persuade ::

suostutella

8. convince ::

vakuuttaa

9. beguile ::

pettää

10. coax ::

houkutella

11. woo ::

kosiskella

12. court ::

tuomioistuin

13. seduce ::

vietellä

14. lead on ::

johtaa

15. sweet-talk ::

leperrellä

Different Forms

entice, enticed, enticement, enticements, entices, enticing

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