Tempt

verb

/tɛmpt/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

"She tempted me to eat the apple."

2.verbTo attract; to allure.

"Its glossy skin tempted me."

3.verbTo provoke something; to court.

"It would be tempting fate."

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