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   tempt

   /tɛm(p)t/

   verb

   • 1. entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise: "there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching" Similar enticepersuadeconvinceinveigleinducecajolecoaxwooinformal:sweet-talksmooth-talkOpposite discouragedeterdissuade
   • ▪ have an urge or inclination to do something: "I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare"
   • ▪ persuade (someone) to do something: "he was tempted out of retirement to save the team from relegation"
   • ▪ risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences: "how is it that ye have agreed together, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French tempter ‘to test’, from Latin temptare ‘handle, test, try’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. temptability noun
   • 2. temptable adjective

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   What is the difference between tempt and seduce?

   • To tempt is to attract by holding out the probability of gratification or advantage, often in regard to what is wrong or unwise: to tempt a high official with a bribe. To seduce is to lead astray, as from duty or principles, but more often from moral rectitude, chastity, etc.: to seduce a soldier from loyalty.

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   What does tempted mean?

   • "Well, I was very tempted, but I decided not to." TEMPTED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of tempt 2. to make someone want to have or do something…. Learn more.

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   What does tempted mean in the Bible?

   • INSIGHT The word translated “tempted” or “tempting” (used four times in James 1:13) comes from the Greek word peirasmos, which has two basic meanings. The first is to test the genuineness of one’s faith. This is the meaning in verses 2–4 when James encourages believers who are tempted to rejoice because “the testing of your faith” brings maturity.

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   What is tempted & how does it work?

   • Tempted is a “platform for content subscriptions”. The site lets its ‘Temptations’ interact with its audience by giving them exclusive access to its work. If the stuff you submit is SFW or NSFW is dependent upon you. You can utilize any media to get to meet your fans and develop a personal connection with them.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTEMPTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong: tempt someone into doing something The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car. [ + to infinitive ] They tempted him to join the company by offer ing him a huge salary and a company car. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTEMPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TEMPT definition: 1. to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong…. Learn more.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › temptTempt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of tempt, a verb that means to entice to do wrong, to induce, or to try. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of tempt.

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   verb [ T ] uk / tempt / us / tempt /. to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong: tempt someone into doing something The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car.

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   Learn the meaning of tempted, an adjective that describes wanting to do something. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony.

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   Tempted is the past tense of tempt, which means to try to get someone to do wrong, to be inviting or attractive, or to provoke or risk provoking. Find out more about the verb tempt, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.

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    to attempt to persuade or entice to do something, esp something morally wrong or unwise. to allure, invite, or attract. to give rise to a desire in (someone) to do something; dispose. their unfriendliness tempted me to leave the party. to risk provoking (esp in the phrase tempt fate ) Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈtemptable, adjective.