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Meaning of tempt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tempt

Pronunciation:/tɛmpt//tɛmpt/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: She tempted me to eat the apple.

  2. To attract; to allure.

    Example: Its glossy skin tempted me.

  3. To provoke something; to court.

    Example: It would be tempting fate.