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Aid (noun)

Help, typically of a practical nature सहायता

Synonyms: Assistance, Support, Help, Backing

Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hindrance, Hurt

Example: They gave money in order to aid the cause.

Nominate (verb)

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award. मनोनीत

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.

Comprising (verb)

Be made up of. शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

Deferred (verb)

Postpone टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.

Presiding (verb)

Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering. अध्यक्षता

Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide

Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Aresbandon, Give Up

Example: He presided at the trial of the Maguire Seven.

Appointed (adjective)

Decided on beforehand नियुक्त

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.

Amended (verb)

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

Petition (noun)

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

Constitutional (adjective)

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. संवैधानिक

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.

Alleged (adjective)

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

Seek (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Sanctions (noun)

Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

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.

Developing (verb)

The process of developing or being developed. विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

Admit (verb)

Confess to be true or to be the case. स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed

Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed

Example: He admitted them into his office.

Negotiation (noun)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

Evaluates (verb)

Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of. मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Emerges (verb)

Move out of or away from something and become visible. प्रकट होना

Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out

Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish

Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.

Significantly (adverb)

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

Conflict (noun)

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 13 Apr 2023

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1. Synonym of Evaluates

2. Antonym of Reached

3. Synonym of Constitutional

4. Antonym of Deferred

5. Synonym of Alleged

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