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entice

/ɪnˈtaɪs/ /enˈtaɪs/

Meanings
verb
To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

Examples :

"I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey."
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trap noun

/tɹæp/

A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.

"I put down some traps in my apartment to try and deal with the mouse problem."

Illustration lure

lure noun

/l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/

Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure

"The promise of a weekend trip was a powerful lure for the students. "

Illustration attract

attract verb

/əˈtɹækt/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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enticed verb

/ɪnˈtaɪst/ /ɛnˈtaɪst/

To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

"I enticed the little bear into the trap with a pot of honey."

Illustration desire

desire noun

/dɪˈzaɪə/ /diˈzaɪɚ/

Someone or something wished for.

"It is my desire to speak with you."

Illustration with

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration arousing

arousing verb

/əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

To stimulate feelings.

"The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

Illustration bear

bear noun

/bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɑɹ/

A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

"The park ranger saw a large bear lumbering through the woods. "

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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honey noun

/ˈhʌni/

A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.

"My grandmother always puts a spoonful of honey in her tea. "

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into preposition

/ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tu/

To or towards the inside of.

"Mary danced into the house."

Illustration hope

hope verb

/həʊp/ /hoʊp/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."