Definition of Tempt
Tempt
Tem·pt
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To attract or entice someone to do something, often in a slightly dishonest or unfair way.
e.g. The advertisement tempted me to buy the new smartphone.
(verb)
broadly, to give someone an urge to do something, or to make them do something, often by presenting them with something attractive;
e.g. The cookies cooling on the counter tempt me to try one.
(verb)
to provoke someone/something or risk some danger, especially that from an abstract force like fate or a deity;
e.g. They were warned not to tempt the angry god by speaking ill of him.
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