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Eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone
“A tempted man may come out of his temptations a stronger, holier, and happier man.”
Mesmerized by someone or something, typically in a positive way
To have convinced or manipulated
“They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess.”
To have persuaded someone to undertake or acquire something
To have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone
“It had been a long time since it had occurred to her to try to tempt her husband with anything out of the ordinary.”
Past tense for to lure or entice by temptation
“There are many thousands of sardines, about four or six inches long, which are to be used for live bait to tempt the tuna.”
Past tense for to take a risk or chance on
“Full of these unreasonable expectations, they tempt the dangers of the inconstant ocean.”
Past tense for to persuade someone to do something
Past tense for to trap someone in a (usually undesirable) situation using temptation or deception
Past tense for to incite or prompt someone into doing something
Past tense for to stimulate or become stimulated
Past tense for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Past tense for to flirt with, or attempt to win over, a romantic interest
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