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tempt
[ tempt ]
verb (used with object)
- to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
- to attract, appeal strongly to, or invite:
The offer tempts me.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to render strongly disposed to do something:
The book tempted me to read more on the subject.
- to put (someone) to the test in a venturesome way; provoke:
to tempt one's fate.
- Obsolete. to try or test.
tempt
/ ɛ /
verb
- to attempt to persuade or entice to do something, esp something morally wrong or unwise
- to allure, invite, or attract
- to give rise to a desire in (someone) to do something; dispose
their unfriendliness tempted me to leave the party
- to risk provoking (esp in the phrase tempt fate )
Derived Forms
- ˈٱٲ, adjective
- ˈٱٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٱa· adjective
- ·ٱ verb (used with object)
- -ٱĻ adjective
- p·ٱ verb (used with object)
- un·ٱa· adjective
- ܲ·ٱĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tempt1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tempt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Offensive line is tempting here, but the Texans also need to get C.J.
She added that the party could only tempt voters back with a "visibly centre-right, authentic Conservative offer".
Still, the KGB was watching, and Miller, shambling, bitter and broke, made a tempting target.
It can be tempting to prioritize our joy, and for many people, that joy translates to indulging in the “Harry Potter” fandom.
It’s tempting to think of Donald Trump’s second term as a sui generis reign of lawlessness.
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