What does TEMPT mean?
Tempt
- Parts of Speech: Verb
- Definitions: To entice or persuade someone to do something, especially something that is unwise or wrong.
- Pronunciations: US: /tɛmpt/; UK: /tɛm(p)t/
- Origin and Usage: The word "tempt" originated from the Old French word "tempter" which means "to try". It was first recorded in English in the 13th century. The word is commonly used in English to describe the act of enticing or persuading someone to do something, often something that is wrong or unwise.
- Synonyms: Entice, lure, seduce, coax, influence, persuade.
- Related Words: Trust, teach, taste, tango, toast.
- Example Sentences:
- He was tempted by the offer of a free vacation, but he knew there must be a catch.
- The smell of freshly baked cookies was tempting her to break her diet.
- The salesman tried to tempt her into buying the more expensive product.
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