"بخشنا" is a versatile Urdu verb meaning to forgive mistakes, to pardon someone, or to bestow a gift, blessing, or honor. It holds deep cultural and religious value, as forgiveness and generosity are highly emphasized in Islamic teachings. In poetry, it signifies mercy, love, and divine benevolence.
Expanded Features:
- Polarity: positive
- Register: everyday, religious, poetic
- Pragmatic Sense: forgiveness, generosity, blessing
Synonyms (Urdu): معاف کرنا، عطا کرنا، دینا
Synonyms (English): to forgive, to pardon, to bless, to bestow
Antonyms (Urdu): سزا دینا، چھیننا
Antonyms (English): to punish, to deprive
Usage Contexts:
- Religious prayers and forgiveness
- Granting favors or blessings
- Interpersonal reconciliation
Example Sentences:
- God forgives those who repent.
- He pardoned his enemy with kindness.
- The king bestowed gifts on the poor.
Poetic Touch:
"محبت بخشنے والے دل ہمیشہ جیتتے ہیں"
Related Terms:
معاف کرنا: to forgive
رحمت: mercy
عطا کرنا: to grant