beguile (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪl/
Definition
To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
Examples
She was beguiled by his smooth talk and promises of wealth.
The children were beguiled into believing the story was true.
He tried to beguile the guards into letting him pass.
How to Use beguile
- beguile someone (prepositional phrase)
- To charm or deceive someone. — "The con artist managed to beguile many unsuspecting victims."
- beguile someone into doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To trick someone into performing an action. — "She was beguiled into signing a contract she didn't understand."
- beguile the time (collocation)
- To make time pass pleasantly. — "We beguiled the long wait with stories and games."
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