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Tempted vs Proved - What's the difference?

tempted | proved |

As verbs the difference between tempted and proved

is that tempted is (tempt) while proved is (prove).

tempted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (tempt)

  • 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

    proved

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (prove)
  • Usage notes

    Synonyms

    * proven (proscribed)

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