(a) To test the character, endurance, strength, etc. of (sb.); test (one's soul, someone's wisdom, etc.); (b) to test God or Christ; also, test the patience, forbearance, etc. of (God); subject (Christ) to difficult or ensnaring questions; (c) ?to provoke (God to be angry).

(a) Of the devil, flesh, etc.: to incite (sb., the soul, will, etc.) to evil or sin; also, tempt someone to sin; lure someone (from God's law); ben tempted, be incited to sin; also, be drawn (to sb.) to sin [quot. a1500 Ancr.TSenses]; ppl. temptinge, inciting (the mind) to sin; of the devil: enticing to evil; of a sight: alluring, seductive; ppl. tempted, incited to sin; also, as noun: one who is tempted to sin; (b) of the devil: to tempt (Christ); (c) to entice (sb. to pride, covetousness, etc.); (d) to incite (sb. or his heart to do sth.), stir.

In phrase: ~ to (unto) tene, to cause (sb.) distress; ben tempted, of persons or the soul: be disquieted or perturbed; also, be frightened; ppl. temptinge as adj.: distressing.

(a) To try (to do or be sth.), attempt; (b) to venture upon (the sea); (c) to make an attempt on the life of (sb.), assail; attack (the strength of a battle position); ~ ayenes, attempt any action against (an institution); (d) to undertake an action, do something; also, engage in (a practice).

?To call upon (heaven, earth, etc.), appeal to.

Error for semen v.(2).