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tempt

The correct spelling is tempt.

How to pronounce tempt

/tɛmpt/
verb

IPA: /tɛmpt/

Say it like: Tem-pt

The correct spelling is tempt. To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice. For example: "She tempted me to eat the apple."

Usage Examples

She tempted me to eat the apple.

Its glossy skin tempted me.

It would be tempting fate.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
  2. 2.To attract; to allure.
  3. 3.To provoke something; to court.

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