tempt /tɛmpt/verb 3forms 5phrases 1 verb3 •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. formstempted · tempting · tempteth · tempts · temptest Phrases with tempt tempt fateTo take a risk.