Vocabulary Spotlight
Buttress
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: सहारा देना (Sahara dena) – A structure that supports or reinforces; also used as a verb to mean strengthening something.
Pronunciation
[buht-res]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Strengthen – मजबूत करना (mazboot karna)
Related Words
Brace – सहारा देना (sahara dena)
Word Origin
“Buttress” shabd Old French “boter” se aya hai, jo kisi structure ko sahara dene ke liye use hota tha. Ab yeh kisi cheez ko strengthen karne ke sense mein bhi use hota hai.
– “Buttress” comes from Old French “boter,” used for structural support and now for strengthening concepts.
Word Family
Noun: Buttress – सहारा (sahara)
Verb: To buttress – सहारा देना (sahara dena)
Usage Examples
1. Building ko strong banane ke liye uske walls ke saath buttress add kiya gaya.
– A buttress was added to the walls to make the building stronger.
2. Uske facts ko aur buttress karne ke liye usne additional data present kiya.
– He presented additional data to buttress his facts.
Cultural Note
India mein buttress ka istemaal un structures ko support dene ke liye hota hai jo physical aur metaphorical sense mein strength provide karte hain.
In Context
“Buttress” ka use kisi bhi cheez ko sahara dene aur uske support aur strength ko enhance karne ke liye hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Buttress” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Buttress” shabd ka origin kya hai?