Background for tempting
BeDict Logo

tempting

/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

Examples :

"She tempted me to eat the apple."
moral character attitude action mind

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration encourage

encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration appealing

appealing verb

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /əˈpi.lɪŋ/

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

"The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "

Illustration temptation

temptation noun

/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/

The act of tempting

"The temptation to skip breakfast and grab a pastry on the way to school was very strong. "

Illustration seductive

seductive adjective

/sɪˈdʌktɪv/

Attractive, alluring, tempting.

"The new teacher's gentle smile and engaging lessons made her class incredibly seductive. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration attractive

attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration assignments

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration promising

promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

Illustration subjecting

subjecting verb

/səbˈdʒɛktɪŋ/ /sʌbˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

(construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"

Illustration participation

participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "