Tempts Meaning in English
word · lemma: tempt
ˈtɛmpts
TEMPTS
tˈɛmpts
TEMPTS
Definition
To try to make someone want to do something, especially something they should not do; to attract or entice strongly.
Usage & Nuances
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.'
Spanish: tienta - seducePortuguese (BR): tenta - seduzPortuguese (PT): tenta - seduzChinese (Simplified): 诱使 - 诱惑Chinese (Traditional): 誘惑 - 引誘Hindi: लुभाता है - प्रलोभित करता हैArabic: يُغري - يفتنBengali: লোকানো - প্রলুব্ধ করা - ফোঁসলা দেতাRussian: искушает - соблазняет - прельщаетJapanese: 誘惑する - 誘うVietnamese: cám dỗ - quyến rũKorean: 유혹하다 - 끌다Turkish: cezbetmek - ayartmakUrdu: ورغلانا - اکساناIndonesian: menggoda - menarik
Example Sentences
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