tempt

verb

ˈtem(p)t

tempted; tempting; tempts

transitive verb

: to entice to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain

: to induce to do something

: to cause to be strongly inclined

was tempted to call it quits

: to try presumptuously : provoke

tempt fate

: to risk the dangers of

obsolete : to make trial of : test

temptable

ˈtem(p)-tə-bəl How to pronounce tempt (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation

Recent Examples on the Web On has been on the rise as a running shoe, but, no need to tempt dad with actual running.

Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The parent plans to float up to 25% of the equity in ThyssenKrupp Nucera, a leading supplier of machinery needed to produce the gas, and aims to tempt sustainably-minded investors with a growing order book already worth €900 million.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2022 Rustic picnic tables and sandstone blocks placed at intervals along these trails tempt hikers to sit for a spell.

Rich Heileman, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Sharp discounts at Gap should tempt customers, but perhaps not investors.

Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Both the talking fox Honest John (Keegan-Michael Key) and the terrifying Coachman (Luke Evans) tempt Pinocchio from the path of goodness.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Feeling isolated could tempt you to run away from your problems today.

Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2022 Did Coinbase tempt the fates with last week’s veiled attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission?

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 26 July 2022 So not just any project could tempt her away from her home life.

Linda Marx, PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2022 See More

单词	tempts
释义	tempt verb ˈtem(p)t tempted; tempting; tempts transitive verb 1 : to entice to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain 2 a : to induce to do something b : to cause to be strongly inclined was tempted to call it quits 3 a : to try presumptuously : provoke tempt fate b : to risk the dangers of c obsolete : to make trial of : test temptable ˈtem(p)-tə-bəl adjective Synonyms allure bait beguile betray decoy entice lead on lure seduce solicit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation Recent Examples on the Web On has been on the rise as a running shoe, but, no need to tempt dad with actual running. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The parent plans to float up to 25% of the equity in ThyssenKrupp Nucera, a leading supplier of machinery needed to produce the gas, and aims to tempt sustainably-minded investors with a growing order book already worth €900 million. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2022 Rustic picnic tables and sandstone blocks placed at intervals along these trails tempt hikers to sit for a spell. Rich Heileman, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Sharp discounts at Gap should tempt customers, but perhaps not investors. Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Both the talking fox Honest John (Keegan-Michael Key) and the terrifying Coachman (Luke Evans) tempt Pinocchio from the path of goodness. Christian Holub, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Feeling isolated could tempt you to run away from your problems today. Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2022 Did Coinbase tempt the fates with last week’s veiled attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission? Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 26 July 2022 So not just any project could tempt her away from her home life. Linda Marx, PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English tempten "to test, incite to sin, attempt," borrowed from Anglo-French tempter, temter, tenter, going back to Latin temptāre, tentāre "to feel, test, examine, attempt, make an assault on, attack" (Late Latin, "to incite to sin"), perhaps frequentative derivative from an Indo-European verbal base temp- "stretch, extend" (hence, "grope for, feel") — more at tempo First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing tempt* tempt fate tempt fate Kids Definition tempt verb ˈtempt tempted; tempting : to consider or cause to consider doing something wrong or unwise Sometimes in nice weather, she is tempted to skip school. He tempted me to cheat. tempts verb present tense third-person singular of tempt 1 as in seduces to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance seduces entices lures persuades betrays allures beguiles fascinates baits solicits traps leads on enchants decoys ensnares inveigles entraps catches snows captivates enmeshes bewitches charms snares meshes wiles magnetizes draws in tangles immeshes ropes (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms warns cautions alerts forewarns wards (off) repulses drives (away or off) turns away See More 2 as in risks to take a chance on refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation Synonyms & Similar Words risks confronts ventures hazards chances adventures endangers dares imperils braves jeopardizes runs the risk of gambles (on) faces challenges menaces subjects compromises breasts exposes outbraves brazens beards defies wagers bets (on)
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tempt

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