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   Tempt

   /tem(p)t/

   

   verb

   • 1. entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial: "there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching" Similar enticepersuadeconvinceinveigleinducecajolecoaxwooinformal:sweet-talksmooth-talkOpposite discouragedeterdissuade
   • ▪ have an urge or inclination to do something: "I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare"
   • ▪ attract; allure: "he was tempted out of retirement to save the team"
   • ▪ risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences: "how is it that ye have agreed together, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French tempter ‘to test’, from Latin temptare ‘handle, test, try’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. temptability noun
   • 2. temptable adjective

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   What does it mean to tempt someone?

   • To tempt is to entice or try to persuade someone into doing or engaging in something, often seen as inappropriate, immoral, or risky, by making it seem attractive or exciting. It could also mean to provoke or test someone, sometimes putting their willpower or self-control to challenge.

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   What does TEMT mean?

   • temt, v.t. to put to trial: to test: to try to persuade, esp. to evil: to entice.— adj. Temp′table .— ns. Temp′tableness; Temptā′tion, act of tempting: state of being tempted: that which tempts: enticement to evil: trial.— adj. Temptā′tious, seductive.— n.

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   What tempts you?

   • Something that tempts you attracts you and makes you want it, even though it may be wrong or harmful . Reducing income could tempt an offender into further crime. [VERB noun + into] It is the fresh fruit that tempts me at this time of year. [VERB noun] Can I tempt you with a little puff pastry? [VERB noun + with]

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   What does the offer Tempt Me Mean?

   • The offer tempts me. 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. In general the Greek word used for temptation (James 1:12, ...) peirasmos (G3986) In KJV it is translated as temptation (19x), temptations (1x), try (1x).

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   What is the difference between tempt and seduce?

   • To tempt is to attract by holding out the probability of gratification or advantage, often in regard to what is wrong or unwise: to tempt a high official with a bribe. To seduce is to lead astray, as from duty or principles, but more often from moral rectitude, chastity, etc.: to seduce a soldier from loyalty.

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   What tempted you to take me?

   • Surely something must have tempted you to take me without first your usual precautions. Do not be tempted to buy sweet chestnut purée as it will be almost all sugar. Exposure to scenes so utterly divorced from her knowledge did not tempt her to back off. Other employers may be tempted to try something similar.

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   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 )

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   Definitions of tempt. verb. dispose or incline or entice to. “We were tempted by the delicious-looking food”. synonyms: allure. see more. verb. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. synonyms: entice, lure.

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