Meaning Of The Word Tempt

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What's The Definition Of Tempt?

tempt
verb: If you tempt someone, you offer them something they want in order to encourage them to do what you want them to do.
verb: Something that tempts you attracts you and makes you want it, even though it may be wrong or harmful.

tempt in American English
to test; try
transitive verb: to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral

tempt in British English
to attempt to persuade or entice to do something, esp something morally wrong or unwise

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