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tempt vs call

call vs tempt

tempt is not a noun while call is a noun.

tempt and call both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tempt No No Yes No
call Yes No Yes No
As verbs, call is a hyponym of tempt; that is, call is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tempt:
  • tempt: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
  • call: lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
Other hyponyms of tempt include hook, snare, seduce, stool, lead on, tweedle, decoy, bait.
tempt (noun) call (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
tempt (verb) call (verb)
induce into action by using one's charm rouse somebody from sleep with a call
dispose or incline or entice to challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
try presumptuously consider or regard as being
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion utter in a loud voice or announce
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
try to seduce get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Difference between tempt and call

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