TEMPT

[verb] [T] - to cause (someone) to do or want to do something, esp. something they would not usually do, by being attractive and difficult to refuseThe offer of a free TV tempted her into buying the car.They tempted him to join the company by offering him a large salary and a company car.The sunny day tempted me into (wearing) shorts and a T-shirt.If you are tempted, you want (to do) something."Did you apply for that job?" "Well, I was very tempted but in the end I decided not to.""Would you like any dessert?" "I'm very tempted by that apple tart."I was sorely (= very) tempted to resign after my boss was so rude to me. [+ object + to infinitive]If you tempt fate/providence by doing something, you take a foolish risk by doing it and depend too much on your good luck.You're tempting fate by riding your bike without wearing a cycle helmet.