Tempt: meaning, definitions and examples

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tempt

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^{Context #1}

to resist

To try to get someone to do something, especially something wrong or dangerous, by offering them something they want.

Synonyms

entice, lure, persuade

Examples of usage

He was tempted by the offer of money.
I was tempted to go to the party, but I decided to stay home.

^{Context #2}

to be attracted

To make something or someone seem very attractive.

Synonyms

allure, attract, seduce

Examples of usage

The smell of fresh bread tempted me into the bakery.
The beautiful scenery tempted us to take a walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "tempt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tentar

🇮🇳 प्रलोभित करना

🇩🇪 versuchen

🇮🇩 mencoba

🇺🇦 спокушати

🇵🇱 kusić

🇯🇵 誘惑する (ゆうわくする)

🇫🇷 tenter

🇪🇸 tentar

🇹🇷 denemek

🇰🇷 유혹하다

🇸🇦 يغري

🇨🇿 pokoušet

🇸🇰 pokušať

🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)

🇸🇮 skušati

🇮🇸 freista

🇰🇿 азғыру

🇬🇪 ცდუნება

🇦🇿 başdan çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 tentar

Word origin

The word 'tempt' originated from the Old French term 'tempter', which came from the Latin word 'temptare' meaning 'to test, try'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include enticing or alluring someone to do something. The concept of temptation has been explored in various religious and philosophical texts, highlighting the internal struggle between desire and morality.

See also: temptation, tempter, tempting, temptingly, temptress.