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Meaning of tempt
to persuade or attract someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Etymology of tempt
The word "tempt" comes from the Old French word "tempter", which is derived from the Latin word "temptare", meaning "to try" or "to test"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of trying to persuade or attract someone, often in a way that is considered wrong or unwise
Synonyms
Definitions
- to persuade someone to do something, especially something that they might not want to do
- * to attract or tempt someone into doing something, often in a way that is considered wrong or unwise
Usage Examples
- The advertisement was designed to tempt people into buying the new product
- * She was tempted to take a day off work and go to the beach
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies tempted him to eat one