seduce
|se-duce|
B2
🇺🇸
/sɪˈdus/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈdjuːs/
to entice or attract
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'seducere,' where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'seducere' transformed into the Old French word 'seduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'seduce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead away or astray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attract or entice someone into doing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to attract someone to do something they might not usually do, often by using charm or persuasion.
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying the product.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41