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Katie Anh
2022-06-08 03:06
Tempt (one) to (do something) spoken language verb phrase
Used to describe the action of enticing someone to do something.
A: Could I tempt you to join my club? B: No, I've already got my hands full with the job.
He tempted me to join his company but I said no.
The promise of high-profit rates tempted me to invest in this company.
It's no use tempting me to go to the party with you. I just want to be home.
1. To elicit something from someone
2. To lure or manipulate someone/an animal out of the place they are hiding
To persuade or tempt one away from someone or something
To offer someone/ an animal something appealing to persuade them to do something.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
