tempt

Meanings

• Verb

  To entice or encourage someone to do something, typically something wrong or unwise.

  - "She tempted him with the offer of forbidden fruit."
  - "The advertising industry tempts consumers with attractive deals."
  - "He couldn't resist the temptation to take a shortcut."

• Verb

  To test the limits or resistance of someone.

  - "The teacher tempted the students with a challenging question."
  - "He tempted fate by driving too fast."
  - "She tempted her friend's loyalty by flirting with his boyfriend."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɛmpt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beguile , entrance , entice , fand , lure , pander , tease , foment , urge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tempt
hemp , helpmate , gemp , remp

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Variants

List of all variants of tempt that leads to same result
tempt , temptable , tempted , tempting , tempts , tempt fate

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Forms

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tempted, tempting, tempts

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Etymology

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Old English temtan, from teme, trial, test.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tempt' comes from the Old English word 'temtan,' which means 'to test or try.'

2. In the Bible, Satan tempts Jesus in the desert by offering him power and wealth.

3. The term 'tempting fate' means taking unnecessary risks or pushing one's luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. Temptation: The act of enticing or alluring someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise.

2. Resistance: The ability to withstand temptation and resist the urge to do something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tempt' is often used in the context of temptation and testing one's resolve. In art, it can be represented as an allure or an enticement. In music, it can be found in songs about love, desire, and temptation.

How to Memorize "tempt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person offering you a delicious dessert, dangling it in front of you. Visualize the temptation you feel to reach out and take a bite.
   - Picture yourself in a situation where you're being tested, and imagine the consequences of your actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tempt' with the image of a carrot on a stick, dangling just out of reach.
   - Think of the word 'tempt' as a synonym for 'allure' or 'enticement'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Tim Taylor Tempts Tina Turner To Tango Together.'
   - Use the acronym TEMPT: Test, Entice, Make Progress, Tempt Again.

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