to tempt
01
fresta, locka
to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them
Ditransitive: to tempt sb to do sth
Exempel
The promise of a lavish vacation tempted them into taking out a loan they could n't afford to repay.
Löftet om en lyxig semester frestade dem att ta ett lån de inte hade råd att återbetala.
02
fresta, locka
to feel the desire to do something
Transitive: to tempt sb
Exempel
The idea of taking a day off work tempted him, but he knew he had too many responsibilities.
Tanken på att ta en ledig dag frestade honom, men han visste att han hade för många ansvarsområden.
03
fresta, locka
to lure or seduce someone into committing an immoral or unethical action by offering them something desirable
Transitive: to tempt sb
Exempel
The cult leader tempted followers with promises of spiritual enlightenment and eternal salvation.
Kultledaren frestade anhängarna med löften om andlig upplysning och evig frälsning.
Lexikalt Träd
temptable
tempted
tempter
tempt
