tempt in Latin
tempt in Latin is tentō — tempt means to try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
tempt in Latin
tentō
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
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 Latin?
"tempt" in Latin is tentō. 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 Latin, "tempt" is tentō.
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