Vocabulary Spotlight
Allay
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: शांत करना (Shaant Karna) – To reduce or calm strong feelings like fear, worry, or anger.
Pronunciation
[uh-ley]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Ease – कम करना (Kam Karna)
Related Words
Calm – ठंडा करना (Thanda Karna)
Word Origin
“Allay” Old English ke “a-” aur “lecgan” se bana hai, jo “lay down” ya “reduce” ke sense mein use hota tha. Yeh English mein shanti aur comfort dene ke sense mein use hone laga.
– “Allay” originates from Old English, combining “a-” and “lecgan,” meaning “to lay down” or “reduce.” It evolved to mean bringing comfort or calming someone down.
Word Family
Verb: Allay – शांत करना (Shaant Karna)
Noun: Allayment – शांति (Shaanti)
Usage Examples
1. Uske dost ne uske doubts allay karne ki koshish ki.
– His friend tried to allay his doubts.
2. Doctor ne patient ka dar allay kar diya.
– The doctor allayed the patient’s fear.
Cultural Note
“Allay” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab kisi ko comfort ya shanti dena hota hai, jaise kisi ka tension, dar ya gussa kam karna. Bharat mein bhi, kisi vyakti ko shaant karne ke liye yeh shabd use ho sakta hai.
In Context
“Allay” ka istemaal common hai jab kisi ki chinta ya dar ko kam karna hota hai. Yeh shabd emotional aur medical contexts mein bhi use hota hai, jaise doctor ya counselor kisi patient ke dar ko allay karte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Allay” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Allay” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?