tempt

Everyday

1. To make someone want to do or have something, especially something they should not. tree →
2. To try to get someone to do something by offering something nice. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and fairy tales, a villain tempts the hero (the witch tempts Hansel and Gretel with sweets; the snake tempts Eve). In feelings and safety lessons, tricky people may tempt children with sweets, games or gifts; say no and tell a trusted adult. In everyday life, «tempting» food or offers are hard to resist. Phrases: «be tempted to», «tempt someone with», «tempting offer», «don't tempt fate».

Examples

• The smell of cookies tempted me into the kitchen. tree →
• I was tempted to peek at my presents. tree →
• The witch tempted the children with a house made of sweets. tree →
• Don't let strangers tempt you with gifts — say no and tell an adult. tree →
• The cake looks so tempting! tree →
• He was tempted to copy his friend's answers, but he didn't. tree →
• Can I tempt you with some ice cream? tree →
• Don't tempt fate by saying we'll definitely win. tree →
• Why did you let yourself be tempted? tree →

Note

The p is hardly heard: «temt». Noun: «temptation»; adjective: «tempting». Being tempted is not wrong; doing the wrong thing is the choice.