20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ascertained (verb)
Find (something) out for certain. निधारित
Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist
Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.
Deliberated (verb)
Done consciously and intentionally. सोचा-समझा
Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned
Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless
Example: She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way.
Intervened (verb)
The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process. हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
Dedicated (adjective)
Devoted to a task or purpose. समर्पित
Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart
Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent
Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.
Critical (adjective)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Consultation (noun)
Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श
Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply
Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.
Regulatory (adjective)
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
Expeditiously (adverb)
To make something happen more quickly. शीघ्र
Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten
Antonyms: Delay, Hinder
Example: We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.
Reached (verb)
Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost
Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
Committed (adjective)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary
Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
Mobilized (verb)
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता
Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability
Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
Inaugurated (verb)
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
Feasible (adjective)
Possible to do easily or conveniently. संभव
Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable
Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Implausible, Impossible, Impractical
Example: She questioned whether it was feasible to stimulate investment in these regions.
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.
Ensure (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Infrastructure (noun)
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. आधारिक संरचना
Synonyms: Architecture, Structure, Framework, Configuration.
Antonyms: Dissolution, Disarrangement, Chaos, Confusion
Example: More money is needed to save the crumbling infrastructure of the nation's rural areas.
Session (noun)
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र
Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave
Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility
Example: The court was in session.
Delegations (noun)
A body of delegates or representatives. प्रतिनिधि मंडल
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
Destinations (noun)
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent. स्थल
Synonyms: Harbor, Haven, Station, Stop
Antonyms: Beginning, Source, Start
Example: After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward/to our destination.
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Source: The Hindu · 12 Jan 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Ensure
2. Antonym of Delegations
3. Synonym of Consultation
4. Antonym of Ascertained
5. Synonym of Unprecedented
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