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invite vs tempt

tempt vs invite

invite is a noun but tempt is not a noun.

invite and tempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invite Yes No Yes No
tempt No No Yes No
As verbs, tempt is a hyponym of invite; that is, tempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than invite:
  • invite: ask someone in a friendly way to do something
  • tempt: dispose or incline or entice to
Other hyponyms of invite include allure, challenge.
As verbs, invite and tempt are synonyms defined as:
  • invite and tempt: give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
invite (noun) tempt (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
invite (verb) tempt (verb)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something induce into action by using one's charm
request the participation or presence of dispose or incline or entice to
ask to enter try presumptuously
express willingness to have in one's home or environs provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
increase the likelihood of try to seduce
invite someone to one's house
have as a guest
Difference between invite and tempt

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