could tempt
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
Indicates a potential or hypothetical temptation.
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- A good offer could tempt him to leave his current job.
- The delicious smell of freshly baked bread could tempt anyone.
- Even a saint could be tempted by such riches.
- What could tempt you to betray your friends?
- She thought a new car could tempt him into taking the long trip.
- The challenge itself could tempt an ambitious person.
- No amount of money could tempt me to do something unethical.
- His persuasive arguments could tempt many to join his cause.
- Perhaps a change of scenery could tempt her to stay longer.
- The thought of a warm bed could easily tempt me to skip the morning run.