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entice someone (or an animal) into something to lure someone or an animal into something. Can I entice you into the house for some cold lemonade? We were able to entice the squirrel into the box with nuts. entice someone or an animal with something to lure someone or an animal with something. We tried to entice him with a description of the cake, but he was not interested in coming. If the cat won't come in, try enticing it with a bit of fish. entice someone (or an animal) into doing something to lure or cajole someone or an animal into doing something. We finally enticed him into running for office. Donna enticed the cat into coming down from the tree. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A notebook hidden in a Writer's Corner of the library entices kids to write their ideas about school and life--and soon the notebook is causing trouble as it becomes filled with rumor and innuendo. She entices the viewer with her imagination--for example, botanical photos unite with Indian dance motifs and flow into technical movement with hypnotic ease. At its most didactic, feminist art alienates the male portion of its audience; but when it entices, it's at women's expense. |
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