In lang=en terms the difference between crave and tempt
is that
crave is to ask for earnestly while
tempt is to provoke something; to court.
As verbs the difference between crave and tempt
is that
crave is to desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
crave English
Verb
( crav)
To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
- I know I should diet more, but every afternoon I crave a soda so I have one.
* Edmund Gurney
- His path is one that eminently craves weary walking.
To ask for earnestly.
- I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end.
* Shakespeare
- I crave your honour's pardon.
* Bible, Mark xv. 43
- Joseph went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Derived terms
* craving
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tempt English
Verb
( en verb)
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
- She tempted me to eat the apple.
To attract; to allure.
- Its glossy skin tempted me.
To provoke something; to court.
- It would be tempting fate.
Derived terms
* temptation
* tempter
* temptress
* tempt fate
* tempt providence
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