Wondering how to use Tempted in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning .
Tempted meaning
simple past and past participle of tempt
Using Tempted
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of tempt
- In the example corpus, tempted often appears in combinations such as: tempted to, be tempted, tempted by.
Context around Tempted
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 13 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Tempted
- In this selection, "tempted" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, half and felt stand out and add context to how "tempted" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include can be tempted by one and can be tempted to it. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "tempted" sits close to words such as admiration, begging and creditors, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with tempted
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Alternatively, you might be tempted by the nutella pancakes adorned with strawberries. (12 words)
During that time, He fasted and at the end of which He was tempted. (14 words)
But will Roberto De Zerbi be tempted to pair an out-and-out front two? (15 words)
Change your drink: Drinking is another big factor in smoking for many people, even those who don’t habitually smoke can be tempted by one or two when they’re drinking socially, but by changing your choice of drink you can reduce the temptation. (44 words)
If I were in charge of a bank with such lax internal security, I might be tempted to put my customers and shareholders' minds at ease by blaming something no one actually understood, like, say, a computer. (37 words)
As the guide begins to explain the meaning of the epitaph to her captive audience, I'm half tempted to interrupt and ask if she knows that it also appears on MacKenzie's commemorative plaque. (35 words)
But will Roberto De Zerbi be tempted to pair an out-and-out front two? (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
Also interested in the stock at 20 though part of me is tempted to buy now and hold for the long haul.
Alternatively, you might be tempted by the nutella pancakes adorned with strawberries.
And the 55-year-old boss may be tempted to request another addition in the event of Henderson leaving.
Anyone looking at these numbers might be tempted to suggest that density caps and higher lodging taxes have been beneficial to the tourism industry in Salida and Ouray.
As the guide begins to explain the meaning of the epitaph to her captive audience, I'm half tempted to interrupt and ask if she knows that it also appears on MacKenzie's commemorative plaque.
As wild garlic prepares to emerge from the ground, the Quebec government is reminding those who might be tempted to harvest it that this vulnerable plant is strongly regulated by law to ensure its preservation.
But after Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the third inning with a double, Rodon felt tempted.
But he was no match for a canny Cummins, who tempted him into a drive that flew straight to Warner who had just been moved to cover from slip.
But we can be tempted to it every waking moment, because we can always overindulge in something.
But will Roberto De Zerbi be tempted to pair an out-and-out front two?
Change your drink: Drinking is another big factor in smoking for many people, even those who don’t habitually smoke can be tempted by one or two when they’re drinking socially, but by changing your choice of drink you can reduce the temptation.
Clearly I’m in the minority thinking that, because the thing is selling so well, but I’m really not that tempted, not this year anyway.
Don’t be tempted to cook them all at once; crowding the pan will cool the oil and make it difficult for the chicken to crisp up — no one wants soggy breading.
Don’t be tempted to criticise her, as this will only make them feel more conflicted.
During that time, He fasted and at the end of which He was tempted.
Freelance workers from rural areas may be tempted to set even lower rates just to secure a project.
If anyone in the crowd was tempted to tip off early to get a spot for Bruce, now was the time.
If it wasn’t for work and my concern for people I know, I have to admit, I’d be tempted to switch off the news.
If I were in charge of a bank with such lax internal security, I might be tempted to put my customers and shareholders' minds at ease by blaming something no one actually understood, like, say, a computer.
If Spurs are unwilling to raise their offer, then Man United could see if they would be tempted to take Sancho as part of a swap deal for Harry Kane.
Common combinations with tempted
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- tempted to 141×
- be tempted 84×
- tempted by 22×
- been tempted 10×
- are tempted 10×
- was tempted 9×
- re tempted 8×
- being tempted 7×
- is tempted 6×
- am tempted 5×