1. to try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
2. to attract or appeal to someone strongly
3. to risk provoking something undesirable by acting rashly
Usage: often used in phrases like ‘tempt fate’

Examples

• The smell of fresh cookies tempted me to break my diet.
• Don’t let anyone tempt you into cheating on the exam.
• The beautiful weather tempted us to skip work and go to the beach.
• She was tempted by the job offer in another city.
• The sale prices tempt many shoppers to buy things they don’t need.
• He didn’t want to tempt fate by driving in the storm.
• The dessert menu tempted even the most disciplined dieter.