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challenge

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/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ · chal-lenge

A call to engage in a contest or competition.

Meanings

nounformal

A call to engage in a contest or competition.

کسی مقابلے یا مسابقت میں حصہ لینے کی دعوت۔

چیلنج

challenge

Synonyms

contestcompetitiontestمقابلہمُسابقہآزمائش

Antonyms

surrenderacceptancesubmissionہارقبولیتخود سپردگی

Common Collocations

  • face a challenge
  • challenge a decision
  • meet a challenge

Example Sentences

She accepted the challenge to run the marathon.

اس نے میراتھن دوڑنے کا چیلنج قبول کر لیا۔

Us ne marathon daudne ka challenge qubool kar liya.

Overcoming this challenge will require teamwork.

اس چیلنج پر قابو پانے کے لیے ٹیم ورک کی ضرورت ہوگی۔

Is challenge par qaabo paanay ke liye teamwork ki zaroorat hogi.

The challenge of learning a new language can be daunting.

نئی زبان سیکھنے کا چیلنج خوفزدہ کن ہوسکتا ہے۔

Nayi zuban seekhne ka challenge khaufzada kan ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

opportunity:A challenge is an obstacle or difficulty, while an opportunity is a favorable situation for growth or success.
verbformal

To invite someone to engage in a contest or to dispute something.

کسی کو مقابلے کے لئے مدعو کرنا یا کسی چیز پر اختلاف کرنا۔

چیلنج کرنا

challenge karna

Synonyms

contest provoke disputeمتنازعہ کرناچونکا دینامقابلہ کرنا

Antonyms

acceptsurrenderabandonقبول کرناہار مانناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • challenge a rule
  • challenge authority
  • challenge someone's opinion

Example Sentences

He decided to challenge the jury's decision.

اس نے جیوری کے فیصلہ کو چیلنج کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne jury ke faislay ko challenge karne ka faisla kiya.

The athlete challenged his opponent to a rematch.

کھلاڑی نے اپنے حریف کو دوبارہ مقابلے کے لئے چیلنج کیا۔

Khiladi ne apne hareef ko dobara muqablay ke liye challenge kiya.

She publicly challenged the company's practices.

اس نے عوامی طور پر کمپنی کے طریقوں کو چیلنج کیا۔

Us ne aam tor par company ke tareeqon ko challenge kiya.

Easily Confused With

encourage:To challenge someone means to confront or dispute, whereas to encourage means to give support or confidence.

Word Family

challenging
adjectiveچیلنجنگ
challenger
nounچیلنج کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a warrior facing a difficult task as a 'challenge'.

Picture a mountain climber facing a steep climb.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پہنچوں گا میں جہاں، چیلنج ہوگا ہر ایک میرا، آنسوؤں کو ہنسنے کی ہوا بناؤں گا میں۔

Pehunchon ga mein jahan, challenge hoga har aik mera, Aansoo’n ko hansne ki hawa banaon ga mein.

Wherever I reach, every challenge will be mine, I will turn my tears into a breeze of laughter.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مشکل حل کرنے کے لیے حوصلہ چاہیے۔

Mushkil hal karne ke liye hosla chahiye.

Courage is needed to solve difficulties.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "chalenge" — to accuse or summon

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Old French 'chalenge' which meant to accuse or summon someone to give an account of their actions. Over time, it has come to be associated with any situation that tests someone's abilities.