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1 Confront (verb)

सामना करना

Confront meaning

To face, deal with, or oppose a difficult situation, person, or problem directly.

Synonyms: Face, Challenge, Oppose, Encounter

Antonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge, Ignore

Example: She decided to confront her fears instead of running away from them.

2 Seclude (verb)

अलग-थलग करना

Seclude meaning

To keep someone or something away from other people or places; to isolate.

Synonyms: Isolate, Separate, Segregate, Withdraw

Antonyms: Include, Integrate, Mingle, Socialize

Example: The writer chose to seclude himself in a quiet room to finish his novel.

3 Authorize (verb)

अधिकृत करना

Authorize meaning

To give official permission or power to do something.

Synonyms: Permit, Approve, Empower, Sanction

Antonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Deny, Disallow

Example: The manager authorized the employee to access the confidential files.

4 Symbolic (adjective)

प्रतीकात्मक

Symbolic meaning

Serving as a symbol or representation of something.

Synonyms: Representative, Figurative, Emblematic, Indicative

Antonyms: Literal, Real, Actual, Direct

Example: The dove is symbolic of peace in many cultures.

5 Transcribe (verb)

लिपिबद्ध करना

Transcribe meaning

To write down spoken words or copy written material exactly.

Synonyms: Record, Copy, Write down, Reproduce

Antonyms: Erase, Delete, Omit, Ignore

Example: The secretary was asked to transcribe the interview carefully.

6 Interlace (verb)

आपस में गूँथना

Interlace meaning

To join or twist two or more things together by crossing them over and under each other.

Synonyms: Interweave, Entwine, Braid, Twist

Antonyms: Untangle, Separate, Unravel, Disconnect

Example: The artist used colorful threads to interlace different patterns in the cloth.

7 Catapult (verb)

जोर से फेंकना

Catapult meaning

To throw, launch, or push something suddenly and forcefully.

Synonyms: Launch, Hurl, Propel, Fling

Antonyms: Hold, Catch, Restrain, Stop

Example: The explosion catapulted the car into the air.

8 Penetrate (verb)

प्रवेश करना

Penetrate meaning

To enter or pass into something, especially with force or effort; to understand deeply.

Synonyms: Enter, Pierce, Permeate, Infiltrate

Antonyms: Exit, Withdraw, Retreat, Emerge

Example: The bullet failed to penetrate the thick metal door.

9 Humiliate (verb)

अपमानित करना

Humiliate meaning

To make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or less respected.

Synonyms: Embarrass, Shame, Degrade, Disgrace

Antonyms: Honor, Praise, Respect, Dignify

Example: The teacher should not humiliate a student in front of the whole class.

10 Circulate (verb)

प्रसारित करना

Circulate meaning

To move around continuously or spread something among people.

Synonyms: Spread, Distribute, Disseminate, Propagate

Antonyms: Suppress, Withhold, Conceal, Stop

Example: The teacher asked the students to circulate the notice among all classmates.

11 Elongate (verb)

लंबा करना

Elongate meaning

Make something longer or become longer.

Synonyms: Lengthen, Extend, Stretch, Prolong

Antonyms: Shorten, Contract, Shrink, Compress

Example: The artist tried to elongate the figure to make it look taller.

12 Defraud (verb)

धोखा देकर धन या संपत्ति हड़पना

Defraud meaning

Illegally obtain money or property from someone by deception.

Synonyms: Swindle, Cheat, Deceive, Bilk

Antonyms: Compensate, Reimburse, Repay, Indemnify

Example: The fake company tried to defraud investors by promising unrealistic profits.

13 Survive (verb)

जीवित रहना

Survive meaning

Continue to live or exist, especially after danger, difficulty, or hardship.

Synonyms: Endure, Persist, Last, Remain

Antonyms: Die, Perish, Cease, Succumb

Example: Many plants can survive in harsh desert conditions.

14 Organize (verb)

व्यवस्थित करना

Organize meaning

Arrange or plan things in a proper order or structure.

Synonyms: Arrange, Systematize, Coordinate, Structure

Antonyms: Disorganize, Disorder, Scatter, Disarrange

Example: She helped organize the books neatly on the shelf.

15 Gather (verb)

इकट्ठा करना

Gather meaning

Bring things or people together in one place; collect.

Synonyms: Collect, Assemble, Accumulate, Congregate

Antonyms: Scatter, Disperse, Separate, Spread

Example: The students gathered in the hall for the morning assembly.

16 Protect (verb)

सुरक्षित रखना

Protect meaning

Keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or danger.

Synonyms: Guard, Defend, Shield, Safeguard

Antonyms: Harm, Endanger, Expose, Attack

Example: Parents always try to protect their children from danger.

17 Amputate (verb)

शल्य चिकित्सा द्वारा अंग काटकर अलग करना

Amputate meaning

Cut off a part of the body, especially a limb, by surgery.

Synonyms: Sever, Remove, Excise, Cut off

Antonyms: Attach, Join, Reattach, Restore

Example: The doctors had to amputate his injured leg to save his life.

18 Evacuate (verb)

सुरक्षित स्थान पर ले जाना

Evacuate meaning

Remove people from a dangerous place to a safer place.

Synonyms: Empty, Vacate, Remove, Relocate

Antonyms: Occupy, Fill, Enter, Remain

Example: The authorities decided to evacuate the villagers before the flood.

19 Vanish (verb)

अचानक या पूरी तरह गायब हो जाना

Vanish meaning

Disappear suddenly or completely.

Synonyms: Disappear, Fade, Evaporate, Dissolve

Antonyms: Appear, Emerge, Arrive, Materialize

Example: The magician made the coin vanish from his hand.

20 Manufacture (verb)

बड़े पैमाने पर वस्तुओं का निर्माण करना

Manufacture meaning

Make goods in large quantities, usually by using machines in a factory.

Synonyms: Produce, Make, Fabricate, Construct

Antonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Dismantle, Ruin

Example: The company plans to manufacture electric cars in its new factory.

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