Ply and Tempt

Ply

Ply verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

Tempt and ply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Ply".

Nearby Word: plying

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Ply and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ply" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

people ply people tempt people
men ply men tempt men
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