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 , lureevery 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...
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