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verb 
  1. (transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
She tempted me to eat the apple.
  1. (transitive) To attract; to allure.
Its glossy skin tempted me.
  1. (transitive) To provoke something; to court.
It would be tempting fate.
Etymology: From tempter (French: tenter), from temptare.

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