tempt 
/ˈtɛmpt/ verb
tempts; tempt·ed; tempt·ing /ˈtɛmpt/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise
▪ The smell of the pie tempted me, but I resisted. [=I wanted some pie but did not eat any] ▪ He tempted [=enticed] me with the offer of more money. — often + into ▪ The smell of the pie tempted me into having a piece. [=it caused me to eat a piece of pie] ▪ The saleswoman tried to tempt us into buying a more expensive model. — often followed by to + verb ▪ The saleswoman tried to tempt us to buy a more expensive model. — often used as (be) tempted ▪ “Would you like some more pie?” “I'm tempted, but no thank you.” ▪ Students may be tempted to cheat on the test. [=they may consider cheating on the test] ▪ I was sorely tempted to say [=I very much wanted to say] something rude to her, but I didn't. ▪ She was tempted to quit and find a new job. ▪ I'm tempted [=I'm inclined] to say yes, but I'm not completely sure.
▪ The smell of the pie tempted me, but I resisted. [=I wanted some pie but did not eat any] ▪ He tempted [=enticed] me with the offer of more money. — often + into ▪ The smell of the pie tempted me into having a piece. [=it caused me to eat a piece of pie] ▪ The saleswoman tried to tempt us into buying a more expensive model. — often followed by to + verb ▪ The saleswoman tried to tempt us to buy a more expensive model. — often used as (be) tempted ▪ “Would you like some more pie?” “I'm tempted, but no thank you.” ▪ Students may be tempted to cheat on the test. [=they may consider cheating on the test] ▪ I was sorely tempted to say [=I very much wanted to say] something rude to her, but I didn't. ▪ She was tempted to quit and find a new job. ▪ I'm tempted [=I'm inclined] to say yes, but I'm not completely sure.
tempt fate
: to do something that is very risky or dangerous
▪ He felt it would be tempting fate if he invested all his money in one company. ▪ Race car drivers tempt fate every time they race.
▪ He felt it would be tempting fate if he invested all his money in one company. ▪ Race car drivers tempt fate every time they race.
