Canadian English Meaning of tempt

tempt

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Definitions and Meaning of tempt in English

Wordnet

tempt (v)

dispose or incline or entice to

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

give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

induce into action by using one's charm

try to seduce

try presumptuously

Webster

tempt (v. t.)

To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try.

To lead, or endeavor to lead, into evil; to entice to what is wrong; to seduce.

To endeavor to persuade; to induce; to invite; to incite; to provoke; to instigate.

To endeavor to accomplish or reach; to attempt.

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tempt

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alert,warn,caution,drive (away or off),forewarn,ward off **(off),repel,turn away

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