Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Tempt.
How to pronounce tempt:
US
Tempt - as a verb
Dispose or incline or entice to
Example: "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allureProvoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Example: "He lured me into temptation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enticelureHypernyms (Closely Related)
provokestimulateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
Example: "The window displays tempted the shoppers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inviteInduce into action by using one's charm
Example: "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charminfluenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
persuadeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Try to seduce
Try presumptuously
Example: "St. anthony was tempted in the desert"
Example Sentences
"She tried to tempt him with a piece of cake."
"The smell of freshly baked bread tempted me to have a bite."
"He was tempted by the offer of a promotion at work."
"The shopkeeper used attractive displays to tempt customers into buying more."
"The advertisement was designed to tempt shoppers into trying the new product."
Word Game Points
Is TEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tempt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TEMPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TEMPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tempt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTEMPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is TEMPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tempt is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTEMPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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