could tempt

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Indicates a potential or hypothetical temptation.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.