Type: Noun
Origin: Arabic; refers to giving help or providing support
Synonyms (Urdu): مدد، سپورٹ، سہارا
Synonyms (English): assistance, aid, support, help
Antonyms (Urdu): رکاوٹ، مزاحمت
Antonyms (English): hindrance, obstruction
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Positive
Register: Formal, literary, legal, and social
Pragmatic Sense: Often used in charitable, organizational, or governmental contexts
Key Nuances:
Can be financial, physical, or moral support
Appears in legal or social welfare texts
Usage Contexts:
Charitable activities
Government or NGO communications
Personal or moral assistance
Example Sentences:
Urdu: حکومت نے سیلاب زدگان کی اعانت کی
English: The government provided aid to the flood victims
Urdu: آپ کی اعانت ہمارے لیے بہت اہم ہے
English: Your assistance is very important for us
Urdu: تنظیم نے مہاجرین کی اعانت جاری رکھی
English: The organization continued to support the refugees
Cultural Insight:
“اعانت” is often used in formal Urdu for assistance in official or humanitarian contexts.