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
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
uitlokken
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
lokken
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
verlokken
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
What does "tempt" mean?
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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."
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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.
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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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