Tempt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɛmpt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tempt is a verb meaning (transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Meaning
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To attract; to allure.
- (transitive) To provoke something; to court.
Example Sentences
It would be tempting fate.
Its glossy skin tempted me.
She tempted me to eat the apple.
The next time you are trout fishing and none of your lures tempts the fish, smoke a spoon hook and cast it.
Word Forms
- tempts
- tempting
- tempted
Synonyms for tempt
Depending on context, synonyms include entice, fand, lure, pander, tease, beguile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include entice, lure, allure, charm, influence, invite.
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