Vocabulary Spotlight
Abnegate
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: अस्वीकार करना (Asvikar karna) – To renounce or reject something, usually one’s own desires or rights.
Pronunciation
[ab-ni-geyt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reject – अस्वीकार करना (asvikar karna)
Related Words
Abandon – छोड़ देना (chod dena)
Word Origin
“Abnegate” Latin ke “abnegare” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to deny or refuse”. Yeh shabd self-denial aur desires chhodne ke sense mein use hota hai.
– “Abnegate” comes from Latin “abnegare,” meaning “to deny or refuse,” often used for self-denial or giving up desires.
Word Family
Verb: Abnegate – अस्वीकार करना (asvikar karna)
Noun: Abnegation – त्याग (tyag)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne swarth ko abnegate kar diya.
– He abnegated his self-interest.
2. Samarpit vyakti apne sukh-sukh ko abnegate kar sakta hai.
– A dedicated person can abnegate personal comfort.
Cultural Note
India mein, “abnegate” ka concept spiritual aur self-discipline practices mein hai jahan desires aur needs ko tyag kiya jata hai.
In Context
“Abnegate” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab apne interest ya desires ko reject karna ho, jaise self-sacrifice ya self-discipline ke context mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Abnegate” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Abnegate” shabd kis language se aaya hai?