Tantalise Meaning

/ˈtaentəˌlaɪz/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of tantalize.

The delicious smell from the local bakery will tantalise your senses.
To tantalise means to tease someone with the promise of something good.
The dessert display was designed to tantalise customers.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef would ____ the hungry customers by showing them the cake but not letting them eat any.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The delicious smell of fresh bread baking in the oven began to ____ everyone who was waiting for their breakfast today.

From Tantalus + -ise, see tantalize.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef would ____ the hungry customers by showing them the cake but not letting them eat any.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The delicious smell of fresh bread baking in the oven began to ____ everyone who was waiting for their breakfast today.

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