tempt

tempt is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try. God did tempt Abraham. Gen. xxii. 1. Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God. Deut. vi. 16.

[2] To lead, or endeavor to lead, into evil; to entice to what is wrong; to seduce. Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. James i. 14.

[3] To endeavor to persuade; to induce; to invite; to incite; to provoke; to instigate. Tempt not the brave and needy to despair. Dryden. Nor tempt the wrath of heaven`s avenging Sire. Pope.

[4] To endeavor to accomplish or reach; to attempt. Ere leave be given to tempt the nether skies. Dryden.