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enticer

|en/tic/er|

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/ɪnˈtaɪsər/

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/ɪnˈtaɪsə/

(entice)

attract or tempt

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
enticeenticementsenticesenticedenticedenticingenticemententicerenticingenticingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'enticer' originates from the Old French word 'enticer', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'ticer' meant 'to set on fire or excite.'

Historical Evolution

'enticer' changed from the Old French word 'enticer' and eventually became the modern English word 'enticer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to set on fire or excite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attract or tempt.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that entices.

The enticer used clever words to lure the crowd.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 09:50