tempt

//tɛmpt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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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.