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1 to tempt providence
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2 tempt
tempt(to (try to) persuade or attract to do something; to make (someone) want to do (something): The sunshine tempted them (to go) out.) tentar- tempter
- tempting
- temptingly
- be tempted to do something
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tempt vb tentartr[tempt]1 tentar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be tempted to do something estar tentado,-a a hacer algoto tempt fate tentar a la suerteto tempt providence tentar la suerteto tempt somebody to something ofrecerle algo a alguien, servirle algo a alguientempt ['tɛmpt] vt: tentarv.• apetecer v.• engolosinar v.• inducir v.• provocar v.• seducir v.• tentar v.tempttransitive verb (often pass) tentar*to tempt fate o providence — tentar* a la suerte
to be tempted to + INF — estar* tentado de + inf
to tempt somebody INTO something/-ING: they tempted me into staying another week me convencieron de que me quedara otra semana; may I tempt you to a little more? — ¿le sirvo un poco más?
[tempt]VT1) (gen) tentarthey've offered me a job in France and I must say I'm tempted — me han ofrecido un trabajo en Francia y la verdad es que me tienta mucho
can I tempt you to another cake? — ¿le apetece otro pastelito?
2) (Rel) tentar, poner a pruebayou shouldn't tempt fate or providence — no hay que tentar a la suerte
* * *[tempt]transitive verb (often pass) tentar*to tempt fate o providence — tentar* a la suerte
to be tempted to + INF — estar* tentado de + inf
to tempt somebody INTO something/-ING: they tempted me into staying another week me convencieron de que me quedara otra semana; may I tempt you to a little more? — ¿le sirvo un poco más?
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3 providence
tr['prɒvɪdəns]1 providenciaprovidence ['prɑvədənts] n1) prudence: previsión f, prudencia fdivine providence: la Divina Providencia3)Providence god: Providencia fn.• previsión s.f.• providencia s.f.'prɑːvədəns, 'prɒvɪdənsmass nouna) ( Relig) providencia fb) (fate, chance)it was sheer providence that... — fue providencial que...; tempt
c) ( foresight) (frml) previsión f['prɒvɪdǝns]N providencia f* * *['prɑːvədəns, 'prɒvɪdəns]mass nouna) ( Relig) providencia fb) (fate, chance)it was sheer providence that... — fue providencial que...; tempt
c) ( foresight) (frml) previsión f
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tempt providence — If you tempt providence, you take a risk that may well have unpleasant consequences. ( Tempt fate is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
tempt providence — tempt fate/providence/ phrase to say or to do something that may cause problems, or to cause your good luck to end Don’t tempt fate by saying we can win. Thesaurus: to cause problems for yourselfsynonym fate and destinysynonym … Useful english dictionary
tempt providence — ► tempt fate (or providence) do something risky or dangerous. Main Entry: ↑tempt … English terms dictionary
tempt providence — tempt fate/providence 1. to do something which involves a risk and may cause something unpleasant to happen. I always feel it s tempting fate to leave the house without an umbrella. 2. to cause bad luck for yourself by talking too confidently… … New idioms dictionary
tempt Providence — Synonyms and related words: bell the cat, brave, chance, court danger, court destruction, dare, defy danger, face up to, flirt with death, forget the odds, gamble, go for broke, hazard, play Russian roulette, play with fire, risk, run the chance … Moby Thesaurus
tempt Providence — take an unnecessary risk … English contemporary dictionary
tempt — S3 [tempt] v [T] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: tempter, tenter, from Latin temptare, tentare to feel, try, tempt ] 1.) to try to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive tempt sb into doing sth ▪ The new program is… … Dictionary of contemporary English
tempt — ► VERB 1) entice (someone) to do something against their better judgement. 2) (be tempted to do) have an urge or inclination to do. 3) attract; charm. ● tempt fate (or providence) Cf. ↑tempt providence … English terms dictionary
providence — /ˈprɒvədəns / (say provuhduhns) noun 1. the foreseeing care and guardianship of God over His creatures. 2. (upper case) God. 3. a manifestation of the divine care or direction. 4. provident or prudent management of resources; economy. 5. Rare… …
tempt fate — ● tempt * * * tempt fate/providence/ phrase to say or to do something that may cause problems, or to cause your good luck to end Don’t tempt fate by saying we can win. Thesaurus: to cause problems for yourself … Useful english dictionary
tempt — [ tempt ] verb transitive ** 1. ) often passive to make you want to do or have something, especially something that is not good for you: The store windows were lit invitingly, tempting the late shoppers. Do you want another drink? I m tempted. be … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English