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tempt
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- pronunciation:
- tempt
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tempts, tempting, tempted |
| definition 1: |
to try to cause (someone) to do something that may not be wise by making it seem attractive.
He tempted her to run away with him, but finally she refused.Please don't tempt me with your delicious desserts!- similar words:
- attract, fascinate, invite
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| definition 2: |
to make (someone) strongly want to do something.
The high salary tempted me, but the job sounded very boring.- synonyms:
- motivate
- similar words:
- dispose, incline, inspire
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| related words: |
appeal |
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| derivation: |
temptable (adj.) |
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