Tempt | Mean of tempt in English Dictionary

/ˈtɛmpt/

• Verb
• to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise
1. The smell of the pie tempted me, but I resisted. [=I wanted some pie but did not eat any]
2. He tempted [=enticed] me with the offer of more money.
3. The smell of the pie tempted me into having a piece. [=it caused me to eat a piece of pie]
4. The saleswoman tried to tempt us into buying a more expensive model.
5. The saleswoman tried to tempt us to buy a more expensive model.
6. “Would you like some more pie?” “I'm tempted, but no thank you.”
7. Students may be tempted to cheat on the test. [=they may consider cheating on the test]
8. I was sorely tempted to say [=I very much wanted to say] something rude to her, but I didn't.
9. She was tempted to quit and find a new job.
10. I'm tempted [=I'm inclined] to say yes, but I'm not completely sure.
• to do something that is very risky or dangerous
1. He felt it would be tempting fate if he invested all his money in one company.
2. Race car drivers tempt fate every time they race.