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TEMPTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tempted.

Tempted - as a verb

Dispose or incline or entice to

Example: "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allure

Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

Example: "He lured me into temptation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enticelure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provokestimulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

Example: "The window displays tempted the shoppers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invite

Induce into action by using one's charm

Example: "She charmed him into giving her all his money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charminfluence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persuade
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Try to seduce

Try presumptuously

Example: "St. anthony was tempted in the desert"

Example Sentences

"I am tempted to eat the entire chocolate cake."
"He was tempted to cheat on the exam but decided against it."
"She is tempted to buy a new pair of shoes every time she goes shopping."
"They were tempted to take a spontaneous road trip."
"The smell of freshly baked cookies tempted me into the kitchen."
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Word Game Points

Is TEMPTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tempted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TEMPTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TEMPTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tempted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TEMPTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TEMPTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tempted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEMPTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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