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tempt in Dutch

tempt in Dutch is verleiden, uitlokken, lokken — tempt means to try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.

tempt in Dutch

verleiden
verb
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
uitlokken
verb
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
lokken
verb
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
verlokken
verb
(transitive) To attract; to allure.

What does "tempt" mean?

  1. verb To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
    "The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need."

tempt in a sentence

  • The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need.
  • Don't tempt fate by leaving the door unlocked.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tempt" in Dutch?

"tempt" in Dutch is verleiden, uitlokken, lokken. tempt means: To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.

How do you use "tempt" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need." In Dutch, "tempt" is verleiden, uitlokken, lokken.

Are there other ways to say "tempt" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "tempt": verleiden, uitlokken, lokken, verlokken.

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