tempt
//tɛmpt//
Verb
temptInfinitive
temptPresent tense
temptedPast tense
temptedPast participle
temptingPresent participle
temptsThird-person singular
1
To entice or attract someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.
The smell of fresh cookies tempted me to break my diet.
2
To provoke or risk provoking something undesirable.
Don't tempt fate by driving too fast.
3
To be attractive or appealing to someone.
The idea of working abroad really tempts me.