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TEMPT

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Tempt.

How to pronounce tempt:

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Tempt - as a verb

Dispose or incline or entice to

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allure6

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

Example: "He lured me into temptation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entice8lure4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

Example: "The window displays tempted the shoppers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invite9

Induce into action by using one's charm

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charm12influence14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persuade11
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
TEMPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TEMPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tempt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEMPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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