Translations for „tempted“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

tempt [tempt] VB trans

1. tempt (attract):

tempt

kusić [perf s-]

to be tempted to do sth

mieć wielką ochotę coś zrobić

2. tempt (persuade):

to tempt sb to do [or into doing] sth

nakłaniać [perf nakłonić] kogoś do zrobienia czegoś

Usage examples with tempted

to be tempted to do sth

mieć wielką ochotę coś zrobić

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Though friendly and always willing to help those in need, she can get angry when she is tempted.

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Besides the lost vision, players may be tempted to remove their mask and expose themselves to serious eye injuries.

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Duffers who visit the house will be tempted by the sight of the golf course that borders the property.

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Crucial in this conversion was the proportion of holders of irredeemable annuities who could be tempted to convert their securities at a high price for the new shares.

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Banks trying to appear stronger and more creditworthy may have been tempted to submit lower numbers, particularly during the financial crisis.

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Just don't be tempted to dip it in a fattening sauce!

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Once you've gone down the side-parting route, it won't be long before you're tempted by the (horror of horrors) comb-over in a desperate bid to keep up appearances.

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He was captured and imprisoned in a council estate basement, being tempted to give his soul for an unknown desire.

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You'd be tempted to order more of this garlicky poultry but there are almost another 70 items on the menu to try...

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Tempted by Portuguese trade, he moved the seat of government to the coast to take advantage of the new economic opportunities.

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