Tempt Definition & Meaning
tempt
- verb
- dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
- provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"
- give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers"
- induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
- try to seduce
- try presumptuously; "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"
"Tempt" in song lyrics
See how tempt is used in real songs:
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"Recite a team neighborly, and will ask if they can really tempt"
Dungeon Masta — Lurkin' Shadowz -
"dat they can tempt"
Eightball & MJG — Pimps -
"Yo I intercept when you attempt to tempt"
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Words that rhyme with tempt
Usage tips for "tempt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tempt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tempt to find words that pair well.
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- What does tempt mean?
- dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food" provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation" give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers" induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money" try to seduce try presumptuously; "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"
- What part of speech is tempt?
- Tempt is a verb.
- How many definitions does tempt have?
- Tempt has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).