tempt
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The smell of fresh-baked cookies was a temptation that was too much for him to resist.
Definition:The action of arousing a desire to engage in some act or activity, especially one that is considered immoral, illegal, or dangerous.
From temptation
Example:He was tempted by the offer of a well-paying job in another city.
Definition:Having been enticed or attracted by something.
From tempted
Example:The devil, as the tempter, is often portrayed as a figure tempting Adam and Eve in religious contexts.
Definition:A person who tempts someone to do something, often something that is morally wrong or forbidden.
From tempter
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