Type: Verb Phrase
Origin: Urdu; derived from اقرار
Definition: The act of formally acknowledging or admitting something
Synonyms (Urdu): قبول کرنا، تسلیم کرنا، اعتراف کرنا
Synonyms (English): to acknowledge, to confess, to admit
Antonyms (Urdu): انکار کرنا، رد کرنا
Antonyms (English): to deny, to reject
Polarity: Neutral / Contextual
Register: Formal, legal, literary
Key Nuances:
Can be voluntary or legally required
Often implies responsibility or accountability
Usage Contexts:
Legal proceedings
Personal and social acknowledgment
Written or oral statements
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اس نے غلطی کا اقرار کیا
English: He admitted his mistake
Urdu: ملزم نے جرم کا اقرار کر لیا
English: The accused confessed to the crime
Urdu: اقرار کرنا کبھی شرمندگی کی بات نہیں ہے
English: Acknowledging is never a matter of shame
Cultural Insight:
Highly emphasized in Urdu literature and legal language as a mark of honesty and accountability.
Related Terms:
اعتراف کرنا (To confess)
قبول کرنا (To accept)
تسلیم کرنا (To acknowledge)