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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.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 19 Jan 2025

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1. Synonym of Cooperation

2. Antonym of Procured

3. Synonym of Comprehensive

4. Antonym of Desire

5. Synonym of Assistance

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