Tempted

//ˈtɛmptɪd// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of tempt form-of, participle, past

    "I am tempted to go."

Synonyms

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desirouseagerhopinglasciviouslibidinallibidinous

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"What tempted him to propose to her?"

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