Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tempt
verb
/tɛmpt/
Definition
To entice someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise.
Examples
- She was tempted to eat the cake, even though she was on a diet.
- The offer was too good to refuse, tempting him to change his plans.
- They tempted fate by going hiking in the storm.
Meaning
To attract someone to do something, especially something they might find difficult to resist.
Synonyms
- entice
- allure
- seduce
- attract
- lure
