to make (somebody) feel strongly inclined to do something
He was tempted to call it quits
to attract or appeal to (somebody)
The idea tempts me
to try to persuade (somebody) to do something, esp something wicked, immoral, or unwise, by the promise of pleasure or gain
to risk provoking harm or retribution from (somebody or something)
You shouldn't tempt fate
temptable adj
tempter noun
[Middle English tempten via Old French from Latin temptare, tentare to feel, try, tempt]