Tempt

Pronunciation: /tɛmpt/

Definitions of tempt

verb to entice or persuade someone to do something, typically something they should not do

Example Sentences

A1 I am tempted to eat the whole cake.

A2 She was tempted to skip class and go to the beach instead.

B1 The offer was tempting, but I decided to stick to my budget.

B2 The luxurious vacation package tempted us to splurge on a trip.

C1 His persuasive arguments tempted me to reconsider my position on the issue.

C2 The opportunity to work abroad tempted her to leave her current job.

Examples of tempt in a Sentence

formal The salesman tried to tempt the customer with a special discount.

informal I know I shouldn't eat dessert, but the cake is tempting me.

slang I can't resist the urge to tempt fate and go bungee jumping.

figurative The forbidden fruit always tempts us with its allure.

Grammatical Forms of tempt

• past tense: tempted
• plural: tempts
• comparative: more tempting
• superlative: most tempting
• present tense: tempts
• future tense: will tempt
• perfect tense: has tempted
• continuous tense: is tempting
• singular: tempts
• positive degree: tempting
• infinitive: to tempt
• gerund: tempting
• participle: tempted

Origin and Evolution of tempt

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempt' originated from the Latin word 'temptare' which means to test, try, or provoke.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tempt' has retained its original meaning of enticing someone to do something they shouldn't, but has also taken on a broader sense of testing someone's willpower or resolve.