Vocabulary Spotlight
Abstain
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: परहेज करना (Parhej Karna) – To deliberately choose not to do or have something, often for moral or health reasons.
Pronunciation
[ab-steyn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Avoid – बचना (Bachna)
Related Words
Resist – प्रतिरोध करना (Pratirodh Karna)
Word Origin
“Abstain” Latin ke “abstinere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “hold back.” Yeh shabd aksar tab istemaal hota hai jab koi kisi cheez se door rahta hai.
– The word “Abstain” originates from the Latin “abstinere,” meaning “to hold back.” It’s often used when someone refrains from something.
Word Family
Verb: Abstain – परहेज करना (Parhej Karna)
Noun: Abstention – परहेज (Parhej)
Usage Examples
1. Kuch log religious reasons ke kaaran meat se abstain karte hain.
– Some people abstain from meat for religious reasons.
2. Election mein kuch log apne vote dene se abstain karte hain.
– In elections, some people choose to abstain from voting.
Cultural Note
India mein, abstain shabd religious aur social practices mein common hai, jahan log certain foods ya activities se door rehne ka faisla lete hain.
In Context
Abstain ka use health, religion, aur politics mein aksar hota hai jab log koi activity se door rehne ka nischay karte hain. Yeh discipline aur restraint ko darshata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Abstain” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Abstain” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?