20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Desire (verb)
To want something, especially strongly. आकांक्षा
Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving
Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike
Example: Everyone has a desire for peace.
Pursue (verb)
Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
Devastating (adjective)
Highly destructive or damaging. सदमा पहुँचाने वाला
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Deadly
Antonyms: Protective, Constructive, Creative, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
Sovereign (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Utilise (verb)
The action of making practical and effective use of something. उपयोग
Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage
Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness
Example: The full utilization of facilities.
Assistance (noun)
The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task. सहायता
Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation
Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment
Example: The project was completed on time with the assistance of the entire team.
Comprehensive (adjective)
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत
Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive
Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow
Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Cooperation (noun)
The process of working together to the same end. सहयोग
Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance
Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry
Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.
Pledged (verb)
Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
Emphasizes (verb)
Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
Accompanied (verb)
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. साथ
Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed
Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded
Example: She will accompany me to the store.
Contingent (adjective)
Subject to chance. निर्भर
Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen
Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned
Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.
March (verb)
Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. यातायात
Synonyms: Stride, Walk, Pace, Tread
Antonyms: Halt, Retreat, Retrogress, Stay
Example: The soldiers marched behind the coffin.
Simultaneously (adverb)
At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
Procured (verb)
The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending. खरीद
Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit
Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.
Expressed (verb)
to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Spanning (verb)
The period of time that something exists or happens. अवधि
Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging
Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish
Example: After making over 150 films spanning 48 years, he has proven his staying power.
Expansion (noun)
To become or to make something bigger. फैलना या फैलाना
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite
Example: The fort had massive walls.
Hosted (verb)
The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence. मेजबानी करना
Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating
Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding
Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 19 Jan 2025Israel Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Update: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that a deal had been reached to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by militants, overcoming last-minute obstacles in finalizing a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause 15 months of brutal conflict. His statement followed earlier reports of snags in negotiations but now paves the way for Israel’s security Cabinet to meet and vote on the agreement.
The deal, which involves a temporary halt in fighting, is set to release dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Additionally, the agreement will allow displaced Palestinians in Gaza to return to the ruins of their homes, while humanitarian aid will be able to enter the war-torn territory.
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1. Synonym of Expansion
2. Antonym of Emphasizes
3. Synonym of Comprehensive
4. Antonym of Pursue
5. Synonym of Simultaneously
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