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Part 02 - Intermediate words for Assistance and Support

1. Assist

  • Definition: To help or give support to someone in performing a task or achieving something.

  • Example:
    She assisted him in completing the project on time.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مدد کرنا (Madad Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "اس نے منصوبہ وقت پر مکمل کرنے میں اس کی مدد کی۔"
        (Us ne mansoba waqt par mukammal karne mein uski madad ki.)
      • Meaning: She assisted him in completing the project on time.
    • Arabic: مساعدة (Musa'ada)
      • Example (Arabic): "ساعدتها في إتمام المشروع في الوقت المحدد."
        (Sa'adatuha fi itmam al-mashru'a fi al-waqt al-muhaddad.)
      • Meaning: She assisted him in completing the project on time.

2. Facilitate

  • Definition: To make a process or task easier by providing assistance or removing obstacles.

  • Example:
    The new software will facilitate our work efficiency.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: آسان بنانا (Aasaan Banana)
      • Example (Urdu): "نیا سافٹ ویئر ہمارے کام کی کارکردگی کو آسان بنائے گا۔"
        (Naya software humare kaam ki kaarkardagi ko aasaan banayega.)
      • Meaning: The new software will facilitate our work efficiency.
    • Arabic: تسهيل (Tashil)
      • Example (Arabic): "البرنامج الجديد سيسهل كفاءتنا في العمل."
        (Al-barnamaj al-jadeed sayusahhil kafaatina fi al-'amal.)
      • Meaning: The new software will facilitate our work efficiency.

3. Encourage

  • Definition: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone to help them pursue or continue an activity.

  • Example:
    Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا (Hosla Afzai Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "اس کے استاد نے اسے اسکالرشپ کے لیے درخواست دینے کی حوصلہ افزائی کی۔"
        (Us ke ustaad ne usay scholarship ke liye darkhwast dene ki hosla afzai ki.)
      • Meaning: Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.
    • Arabic: تشجيع (Tashji')
      • Example (Arabic): "شجعها معلمها للتقدم بطلب للحصول على المنحة."
        (Shajji'aha mu'allimuha li-taqaddum bi-talab lil-husul 'ala al-minha.)
      • Meaning: Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.

4. Champion

  • Definition: To support or defend someone or something, often in a public or strong manner.

  • Example:
    She championed the cause of equal rights for women.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: حامی بننا (Hami Banna)
      • Example (Urdu): "اس نے خواتین کے مساوی حقوق کے لیے مہم چلائی۔"
        (Us ne khawateen ke musawi huqooq ke liye muhim chalai.)
      • Meaning: She championed the cause of equal rights for women.
    • Arabic: الدفاع (Al-Difa')
      • Example (Arabic): "دافعت عن قضية حقوق المرأة المتساوية."
        (Dafa'at 'an qadiyat huquq al-mar'a al-mutasawiya.)
      • Meaning: She championed the cause of equal rights for women.

5. Promote

  • Definition: To support or actively encourage the growth or development of something.

  • Example:
    The organization works to promote awareness about environmental issues.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: فروغ دینا (Farog Dena)
      • Example (Urdu): "یہ تنظیم ماحولیاتی مسائل کے بارے میں آگاہی بڑھانے کے لیے کام کرتی ہے۔"
        (Yeh tanzim maholiyati masail ke bare mein aagahi barhane ke liye kaam karti hai.)
      • Meaning: The organization works to promote awareness about environmental issues.
    • Arabic: الترويج (Al-Tarwij)
      • Example (Arabic): "المنظمة تعمل على تعزيز الوعي بقضايا البيئة."
        (Al-munazzama ta'amalu 'ala ta'zeez al-wa'i bi-qadhaya al-bi'a.)
      • Meaning: The organization works to promote awareness about environmental issues.

6. Uplift

  • Definition: To raise someone’s mood or status, offering encouragement or support.

  • Example:
    Her words of kindness uplifted my spirits.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا (Hosla Afzai Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "اس کے مہربان الفاظ نے میری حوصلہ افزائی کی۔"
        (Us ke mehrban alfaaz ne meri hosla afzai ki.)
      • Meaning: Her words of kindness uplifted my spirits.
    • Arabic: رفع (Rafa')
      • Example (Arabic): "كلماتها الطيبة رفعت معنوياتي."
        (Kalimatuha al-tayiba rafa'at ma'naviyati.)
      • Meaning: Her words of kindness uplifted my spirits.

7. Bolster

  • Definition: To strengthen or support something, often improving its effectiveness.

  • Example:
    The coach’s feedback bolstered the team’s confidence.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مضبوط کرنا (Mazboot Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "کوچ کی رائے نے ٹیم کے اعتماد کو مضبوط کیا۔"
        (Coach ki raye ne team ke aitmaad ko mazboot kiya.)
      • Meaning: The coach’s feedback bolstered the team’s confidence.
    • Arabic: تعزيز (Ta'zeez)
      • Example (Arabic): "أدى تعليق المدرب إلى تعزيز ثقة الفريق."
        (Adda ta'leeq al-mudarrib ila ta'zeez thaqat al-fariq.)
      • Meaning: The coach’s feedback bolstered the team’s confidence.

8. Strengthen

  • Definition: To make something or someone stronger or more resilient.

  • Example:
    The exercises will strengthen your muscles.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مضبوط کرنا (Mazboot Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "یہ ورزشیں آپ کے پٹھوں کو مضبوط کریں گی۔"
        (Yeh warzishen aap ke pathon ko mazboot karengi.)
      • Meaning: The exercises will strengthen your muscles.
    • Arabic: تقوية (Taqwiya)
      • Example (Arabic): "التمارين ستقوي عضلاتك."
        (Al-tamareen satoqwi 'adlatak.)
      • Meaning: The exercises will strengthen your muscles.

9. Subsidize

  • Definition: To support financially, usually by a government or organization.

  • Example:
    The government subsidized the cost of healthcare for low-income families.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: سبسڈی دینا (Subsidy Dena)
      • Example (Urdu): "حکومت نے کم آمدنی والے خاندانوں کے لیے صحت کی دیکھ بھال کی قیمت میں سبسڈی دی۔"
        (Hukoomat ne kam aamdani walay khandanon ke liye sehat ki dekhbhal ki qeemat mein subsidy di.)
      • Meaning: The government subsidized the cost of healthcare for low-income families.
    • Arabic: دعم (Da'am)
      • Example (Arabic): "قدمت الحكومة دعمًا لتكاليف الرعاية الصحية للأسر ذات الدخل المنخفض."
        (Qaddamat al-hukuma da'man litakaleef al-ri'aya al-sehhiya lil-usar dhat al-dakhl al-mukhafad.)
      • Meaning: The government subsidized the cost of healthcare for low-income families.

10. Reinforce

  • Definition: To strengthen or support something further, often by adding more resources or effort.

  • Example:
    The new evidence helped to reinforce the prosecutor’s case.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مستحکم کرنا (Mustahkam Karna)
      • Example (Urdu): "نیا ثبوت استغاثہ کے کیس کو مستحکم کرنے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا۔"
        (Naya saboot istaghatha ke case ko mustahkam karne mein madadgar sabit hua.)
      • Meaning: The new evidence helped to reinforce the prosecutor’s case.
    • Arabic: تعزيز (Ta'zeez)
      • Example (Arabic): "ساعدت الأدلة الجديدة في تعزيز قضية المدعي العام."
        (Sa'adat al-adillah al-jadida fi ta'zeez qadiyyat al-mudda'i al-'aam.)
      • Meaning: The new evidence helped to reinforce the prosecutor’s case.