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tempt

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﹒To entice or attempt to persuade someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.

﹒To provoke or risk a reaction by acting in a way that invites a specific outcome.

﹒To appeal strongly to someone's desires or inclinations.

Examples

﹒The delicious smell of fresh bread began to tempt me as I walked past the bakery.

﹒Do not let the promise of quick money tempt you into making a risky investment.

﹒The warm weather was enough to tempt us into taking an early afternoon walk.

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