Meanings
An earnest or humble request.
ایک عاجزانہ یا پُر خلوص درخواست۔
درخواست
darkhwast
Common Collocations
- earnest entreaty
- entreaty for help
- a heartfelt entreaty
Example Sentences
Her entreaty for mercy was met with stern silence.
ان کی رحمت کی درخواست سخت خاموشی کے ساتھ ملی۔
Un ki rehmat ki darkhwast sakht khamoshi ke sath mili.
The child's entreaty touched the heart of the onlooker.
بچے کی دعا نظر رکھنے والے کے دل کو چھو گئی۔
Bachay ki dua nazar rakhne walay ke dil ko chu gayi.
In his entreaty, he showed great humility and respect.
اپنی درخواست میں، اُس نے بڑی عاجزی اور احترام دکھایا۔
Apni darkhwast mein, us ne bari ajazi aur ehtiram dikhaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember the word 'entreaty' by associating it with 'earnest plea'.
Imagine someone on their knees, pleading earnestly for help.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری دعا قبول ہو، جتنی ہو اک سوال میں
Meri dua qubool ho, jitni ho ek sawal mein
May my plea be accepted, however, it be in a question.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو مانگتا ہے، وہ پا لیتا ہے
Jo maangta hai, wo pa leta hai
He who asks shall receive.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "entretier" — to treat or negotiate
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Old French into Middle English, highlighting the act of making an earnest request or plea.