tenter

Meaning

1. to attempt
2. to tempt
3. to be desirable or interesting to; to be something one feels like doing

Concepts

tempt

attempt

try

test

entice

assay

seek

hazard

induce

endeavor

invite

judge

lure

allure

try out

endeavour

strive

instigate

ask

call

dare

render

charm

influence

sample

taste

set about

undertake

adjudicate

essay

put to the proof

put to the test

bait

decoy

seduce

wile

turn around

aspire

come at

move

look for

coy

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tɑ̃.te/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French tenter, from Old French tempter, from Latin temptāre.