temptest
temptest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of tempt.
Meaning of tempt
Verb
tempt (third-person singular simple present tempts, present participle tempting, simple past and past participle tempted)
- To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
- She tempted me to eat the apple.
- To attract; to allure.
- Its glossy skin tempted me.
- To provoke something; to court.
- It would be tempting fate.
- Synonyms:
- foment, urge, abet, actuate, goose, fuel, light a fire under, send, sting, bring about
Origin of temptest
tempt + -est
Questions about temptest
- What is temptest the second-person singular simple present indicative of?
- Temptest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of tempt.
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