10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Exempted (verb)
To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something छूट प्राप्त
Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged
Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable
Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.
Restricted (verb)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Statutory (adjective)
Required, permitted, or enacted by statute. वैधानिक
Synonyms: Canon, Law, Ordinance, Precept
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful
Example: The planners are failing to meet their statutory duty to protect biodiversity.
Worsened (verb)
Make or become worse. कमी
Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify
Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence
Example: The political situation is steadily worsening.
Moderate (adjective)
Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent. घटाना
Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired
Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.
Envoy (noun)
A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत
Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent
Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic
Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.
Relevant (adjective)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, material
Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
Designated (verb)
Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
Strains (verb)
Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort. खींचना
Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden
Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health
Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.
Resolve (verb)
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना
Synonyms: decide, choose, figure, opt
Antonyms: refuse, reject, abstain, decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
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Source: Similar Word · 15 Nov 2023Precede (Verb) = Come before Synonyms: Antecede, Foregoing, Former, Previous, Prior Example: In English alphabets A precedes B. Proceed (Verb) = Move forward Synonyms: Advance, Go on, Carry on, Progress Example: You can proceed further with your arguments.
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1. Synonym of Resolve
2. Antonym of Designated
3. Synonym of Restricted
4. Antonym of Worsened
5. Synonym of Relevant
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