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Definition of Tempt

1. Verb. Dispose or incline or entice to. "They tempt him to write the letter"; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"

Exact synonyms: Allure
Generic synonyms: Bid, Invite
Entails: Appeal, Attract
Derivative terms: Allure, Allurement, Allurement, Temptable, Temptation, Tempter

2. Verb. Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. "They tempt him to write the letter"; "He lured me into temptation"

Exact synonyms: Entice, Lure
Specialized synonyms: Hook, Snare, Seduce, Call, Stool, Lead On, Tweedle, Decoy, Bait
Generic synonyms: Provoke, Stimulate
Derivative terms: Enticement, Enticement, Enticement, Lure, Lure, Lure, Temptable, Temptation, Tempter

3. Verb. Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting. "The window displays tempted the shoppers"

Exact synonyms: Invite
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Derivative terms: Invitation, Temptable, Temptation, Tempter

4. Verb. Induce into action by using one's charm. "They tempt him to write the letter"; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"

Exact synonyms: Charm, Influence
Generic synonyms: Persuade
Specialized synonyms: Bewitch, Magnetise, Magnetize, Mesmerise, Mesmerize, Spellbind
Derivative terms: Charm, Influence, Influence, Influence, Temptable, Temptation, Tempter

5. Verb. Try to seduce.

Generic synonyms: Arouse, Excite, Sex, Turn On, Wind Up
Derivative terms: Temptable, Tempter

6. Verb. Try presumptuously. "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"

Generic synonyms: Persuade
Derivative terms: Temptable, Tempter