B2verbpsychologyemotions
US/tempt/
UK/tempt/
to make someone want to do or have something, especially something they should not
In context
The smell of grilled pork tempted me into the little restaurant.
I was tempted to quit my job, but I decided to stay one more year.
Supermarkets use special offers to tempt shoppers to spend more.
Words that go with tempt
verb + preposition
- tempted toI'm tempted to order another coffee.
- be tempted byDon't be tempted by cheap fake products.
adverb + verb
- strongly temptedI was strongly tempted to say no.
verb + noun
- tempt customersFree samples tempt customers to try new food.
- tempt fateDon't tempt fate by driving without a helmet.