1. (verb)tempt, allure dispose or incline or entice to Synonyms: allure, invite, influence, tempt, entice, lure, charm
2. (verb)entice, lure, tempt provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion Synonyms: allure, invite, influence, tempt, entice, lure, charm
3. (verb)tempt, invite give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting Synonyms: influence, bid, pay for, invite, ask over, ask in, lure, tempt, ask for, take in, call for, charm, receive, allure, ask round, entice
1. tempt To allure is to draw as with a lure by some charm or some prospect of pleasure or advantage. We may attract others to a certain thing without intent; as, the good unconsciously attract others Synonyms: allure, attract, captivate, decoy, entice, lure, tempt, cajole, coax, draw, inveigle, seduce, win Antonyms: chill, damp, deter, dissuade, drive away, repel, warn