Definition of Tempt
to lure or influence someone or something with a thing they want but know they shouldnβt have
Examples of Tempt in a sentence
My favorite chocolaty cookies could be seen through the transparent glass cookie jar which seemed to tempt me to eat them right before dinner. π
As the CEO tried to tempt the expert software programmer with a high-paying job and excellent benefits, the man decided to stay loyal to his current employer. π
A bad stranger may try to tempt young children with candy so that the children will be close enough to their car to kidnap them. π
Since the long meeting after work was frowned upon by many of the workers, the boss tried to tempt them to attend the meeting with an array of yummy refreshments. π
When my friend asked me to go with her to see the latest Star Wars movie, the offer did tempt me to call into work sick. π
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