English to English verb
1 |
dispose or incline or entice to | | Example: We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
source: wordnet30
2 |
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | | Example: He lured me into temptation
source: wordnet30
3 |
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting | | Example: the window displays tempted the shoppers
source: wordnet30
4 |
induce into action by using one's charm | | Example: She charmed him into giving her all his money
source: wordnet30
5 |
try to seduce | | source: wordnet30
6 |
try presumptuously | | Example: St. Anthony was tempted in the desert
source: wordnet30
7 |
To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try. | | source: webster1913
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