to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.

to attract, appeal strongly to, or invite

The offer tempts me.

to render strongly disposed to do something

The book tempted me to read more on the subject.

to put (someone) to the test in a venturesome way; provoke

to tempt one's fate.

Obsolete . to try or test.

verb

discourage , repulse , turn off

verb

allure , appeal to , attract , bait , butter up * , captivate , charm , coax , court , dare , decoy , draw , draw out , entrap , fascinate , honey * , hook * , incite , induce , influence , instigate , intrigue , inveigle , invite , lead on , make mouth water , motivate , mousetrap , move , oil , persuade , play up to , promote , provoke , risk , rouse , seduce , solicit , stimulate , tantalize , test , train , try , turn one’s head , wheedle , whet , woo * , entice , lure , goad , lead