tempt
intermediateB1/tɛmpt/ · tempt
To entice or lead someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.
Meanings
To entice or lead someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.
کسی کو ایسا کرنے کے لئے بہکانا جو اکثر غیر دانشمندانہ یا غلط ہو۔
بہکانا
behkana
Common Collocations
- tempt fate
- tempt someone
- tempt to do
Example Sentences
He found it hard to resist the temptation to cheat on the test.
اس نے امتحان میں دھوکہ دینے کی خواہش پر قابو رکھنا مشکل پایا۔
Us ne imtihan mein dhoka dene ki khwahish par qaboo rakhna mushkil paya.
The advertisement is designed to tempt consumers into buying the product.
اشتہار صارفین کو اس مصنوعات خریدنے کے لئے بہکانے کے لئے تیار کیا گیا ہے۔
Ishtehaar sarfeen ko is masnuaat kharidne ke liye behkane ke liye tayar kiya gaya hai.
Don't tempt me to break my diet with those delicious desserts.
مجھے ان مزیدار میٹھے کے ساتھ اپنی ڈائٹ توڑنے کے لئے نہ بہکاؤ۔
Mujhe un mazeedar meethay ke saath apni diet torhne ke liye na behkhao.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a tempting dessert that you can't resist.
Imagine a delicious cake with enticing frosting.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو بے قرار، دنیا کی جاذبیت میں، سچائی کی راہوں پر چلو، بہکاؤ نہیں تمہیں!
Na ho beqaraar, duniya ki jazbait mein, sachai ki raahon par chalo, behkao nahin tumhain!
Do not be restless in the allure of the world, walk the paths of truth, do not be tempted!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھنے کو بہکاوا
Aage barhnay ko behkawa
A temptation to move forward.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "temptare" — to test, try
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English around the 14th century, maintaining its focus on testing or enticing.