Tempt (one) to (do something) spoken language verb phrase
Used to describe the action of enticing someone to do something.
A: Could I tempt you to join my club? B: No, I've already got my hands full with the job.
He tempted me to join his company but I said no.
The promise of high-profit rates tempted me to invest in this company.
It's no use tempting me to go to the party with you. I just want to be home.
1. To elicit something from someone
2. To lure or manipulate someone/an animal out of the place they are hiding
To persuade or tempt one away from someone or something
To offer someone/ an animal something appealing to persuade them to do something.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.