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Definition tempt in American English

tempt verb

[transitive] verb
/tempt/
1

to make you want to do or to have something, especially something that is not good for you

Example

The store windows were lit invitingly, tempting the late shoppers.

Example

"Do you want another drink?" "I'm tempted."

Example

Don't be tempted to spend too much.

Example

You try to tempt the defender into making a tackle.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
1.1

used about something that is wrong or dangerous

Example

I was sorely (=strongly) tempted to hit him.

Example

Unemployment undoubtedly increases the number of those tempted into crime.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
1.2

used about something that is good or attractive

Example

The programs are designed to tempt young people into engineering.

Example

The lunches are cheap in order to tempt people back in the evening.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
2

to try to persuade someone to do something wrong by offering them a reward if they do it

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
Definition tempt in American English