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tempts
verb(tempt)
induce into action by using one's charm
Synonyms: charm, influence,
tempts
verb(tempt)
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Synonyms: entice, lure,
Examples:
He lured me into temptation.
tempts
verb(tempt)
dispose or incline or entice to
Synonyms: allure,
Examples:
We were tempted by the delicious-looking food.
tempts
verb(tempt)
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
Synonyms: invite,
Examples:
The window displays tempted the shoppers.
tempts
verb(tempt)
try presumptuously
Examples:
St. Anthony was tempted in the desert.
tempts
verb(tempt)
try to seduce

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