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tempt - Dictionary definition and meaning for tempt

TEMPT

  • (verb) induce into action by using one's charm

    "She charmed him into giving her all his money"

    synonyms : charm , influence

  • (verb) provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

    "He lured me into temptation"

    synonyms : entice , lure

    every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet -added by nithi

  • (verb) try presumptuously

    "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"

  • (verb) dispose or incline or entice to

    "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"

    synonyms : allure

  • (verb) give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

    "the window displays tempted the shoppers"

    synonyms : invite

  • (verb) try to seduce

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Mnemonics for tempt

  • (Tag: ) boys always ATTEMPT to TEMPT girls...

    added by nileshdive    editEdit Mnemonic

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