seduce
Seduce (verb) means to persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation. Example: “Advertisers try to seduce customers with flashy promises of savings.”
How to use seduce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo tempt or lure someone away from what they should be doing, often sexually or through charm.
Word forms
seduced past tense, seduces singular
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Etymology
From Latin seducere, "to lead astray," from se- ("away") + ducere ("to lead") — the same root as "duct" and "conduct."
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What does “seduce” mean?
The word “seduce” means to persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation.
How do you pronounce “seduce”?
“Seduce” is pronounced sih-DYOOS (/sɪˈd(j)uːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “seduce” in a sentence?
Here is “seduce” used in a sentence: “Advertisers try to seduce customers with flashy promises of savings.”
What part of speech is “seduce”?
“Seduce” is a verb.
Where does the word “seduce” come from?
The word “seduce” comes from Latin. From Latin seducere, "to lead astray," from se- ("away") + ducere ("to lead") — the same root as "duct" and "conduct.".
Is “seduce” a common word?
“Seduce” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seduce” have?
“Seduce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation.