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Prepositions after adjectives

tempting for or tempting to?

Tempting to is the standard pattern before a person or action. Tempting for is used mainly before someone affected by the temptation.

Quick answer

How do you use tempting?

Use tempting to before a person or an infinitive action. Use tempting for mainly with nouns referring to people or groups.

The offer is tempting to investors.
It was tempting to accept immediately.
The discount is tempting for students.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
tempting to + person

Showing attraction to someone

Use tempting to when something attracts or appeals to a person.

The proposal was tempting to the committee.
2
tempting to + verb

Describing an appealing action

Use tempting to before an infinitive verb.

It is tempting to ignore the warning.
3
tempting for + group

Describing suitability or appeal

Tempting for can refer to the people likely to be attracted.

The low prices are tempting for young buyers.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
tempting to
The deal is tempting to customers.
appealing to someone
tempting to + verb
It was tempting to stay longer.
describing a desired action
tempting for
The scheme is tempting for first-time investors.
appealing for a particular group
attractive to
The plan is attractive to employers.
common alternative

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using tempting for with an infinitive

Use tempting to before verbs.

✕ It is tempting for buy the car. ✓ It is tempting to buy the car.

Using tempting to for purpose

To usually introduces the affected person or an infinitive action.

✕ The software is tempting to beginners. ✓ The software is tempting for beginners.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. It was tempting ___ leave early.
2. The offer is tempting ___ new customers.
3. The low fee is tempting ___ students.

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Frequently asked questions

Can tempting to be followed by a verb?

Yes. Tempting to plus infinitive is very common.

Is tempting for incorrect?

No. It is used for groups or people affected by the attraction.

What is a synonym for tempting?

Possible alternatives include attractive, appealing, and inviting.

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