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Tempts Meaning in English

word · lemma: tempt

ˈtɛmpts
TEMPTS
tˈɛmpts
TEMPTS

التعريف

To try to make someone want to do something, especially something they should not do; to attract or entice strongly.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used for actions that are wrong, risky, or forbidden ('tempts him to steal'). Can refer to any strong attraction, even positive ('the job tempts her'). More formal/literary than 'makes someone want.' Common phrase: 'the devil tempts.'

جمل نموذجية

He tempts his brother with candy.

basic

The smell of pizza tempts me when I am hungry.

basic

She tempts her cat with a toy.

basic

He always tempts me to skip class, but I try to be responsible.

natural

The idea of an early vacation really tempts her.

natural

Nothing tempts him more than chocolate cake.

natural