仕向ける

しむける

Also written し向ける, 仕向る

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Transitive to induce (someone to do something); to tempt
2. to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to treat
3. to send; to forward to

Kanji

• 仕 do. Read as シ.
• 向 toward. Read as むける.

Example sentences

• 彼女は私のお供をするように仕向けられた。
  She was tempted to come with me.
• 彼は、たぶん、招待してくれるように仕向けているでしょう。
  He is probably angling for an invitation.

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