tempt

/tɛmpt/verb

Elementary

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

To attract; to allure.

To provoke something; to court.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

abet actuate allure arrest attract becharm beckon beguile bewitch bring about captivate charm cheer court delight

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

empt attempt exempt unkempt contempt

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

tac tae tag taj tak tal tam tan tao tap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

map mph pom ppm cemp gump kamp kpmg kump lump

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