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appetite

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/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/ · ap-pe-tite

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Meanings

nounformal

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

جسم کی ضرورت کو پورا کرنے کی قدرتی خواہش، خاص طور پر کھانے کے لیے۔

خواہش

khwahish

Formal: طلب

Synonyms

hungerdesirecravingبھوکخواہشتحرک

Antonyms

aversiondisinterestsatisfactionنفرتبے حسیاطمینان

Common Collocations

  • increased appetite
  • loss of appetite
  • healthy appetite

Example Sentences

I have a strong appetite after the workout.

ورزش کے بعد مجھے شدید خواہش ہے۔

Warzish ke baad mujhe shadid khwahish hai.

His appetite for adventure is unmatched.

مہم جوئی کے لیے اس کی خواہش بے نظیر ہے۔

Mehem jowi ke liye is ki khwahish be nazir hai.

She lost her appetite due to the illness.

بیماری کی وجہ سے اس کی بھوک چلی گئی۔

Bimari ki wajah se is ki bhook chali gayi.

Easily Confused With

apprehend:Appetite refers to a desire for food, while apprehend means to understand or perceive something.

Word Family

appetizing
adjectiveلذیذ
appetite suppressant
nounبھوک دبانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'appetizing food' to remember appetite.

Imagine a delicious meal that makes you hungry.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بھوک ہی سب کا آغا ز ہے۔

Bhook hi sab ka aghaaz hai.

Hunger is the beginning of everything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "appetitus" — desire

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from Latin into Middle English as 'appetiten' and has retained its meaning related to desire or craving, particularly for food.