intransitive verb
Definition: To be appealing or attractive in a way that makes someone want to do something, often something that might not be good for them.
Example: The delicious smell of the cookies tempts everyone who walks by.
transitive verb
Definition: To attract someone to do something, often something that is not good for them, by offering something appealing or desirable.
Example: The delicious smell of the cookies tempted me to eat one before dinner.