1. to try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘tempt’
2. to attract or appeal to someone strongly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘tempt’

Examples

• The smell of fresh cookies tempts everyone who walks by the bakery.
• He tempts his friends to skip class and go to the movies.
• The beautiful weather tempts us to spend the day outdoors.
• She tempts fate by driving without a seatbelt.
• The sale price tempts many customers to buy items they don’t need.
• Nothing tempts him more than a good mystery novel.
• The devil tempts people to sin, according to religious teachings.