fawned
intermediateB2/fɔːnd/ · fawned
to show affection or get favor through flattery
Meanings
to show affection or get favor through flattery
کسی کی تعریف کر کے یا اس کی رضا مندی حاصل کرنے کے لئے محبت کا مظاہرہ کرنا
عاجزی دکھانا
aajzi dikhana
Common Collocations
- fawned over someone
- fawned at their feet
- fawned like a puppy
Example Sentences
She fawned over her mentor whenever he attended the conference.
وہ اپنے سرپرست کے گرد خوشامد کرتی رہی جب بھی وہ کانفرنس میں آئے.
Woh apne sarparast ke gird khushamid karti rahi jab bhi woh conference mein aaye.
The employee fawned to gain favor with the boss.
ملازم نے باس کی رضا مندی حاصل کرنے کے لئے چاپلوسی کی.
Mulazim ne baas ki raza mandi hasil karne ke liye chaploosi ki.
Many fans fawned over the celebrity during the event.
بہت سے مداح اس ایونٹ کے دوران ستارے کے لیے عاجزی دکھاتے رہے.
Bohat se madah is event ke doran sitaray ke liye aajzi dikhate rahe.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember fawned as showing affection like a young deer to gain favor.
Imagine a young deer lovingly nudging someone for attention.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوش آمد پر ہنستے ہیں سب یار کے لیکن، خوش آمد کا کوئی دن غم یار کا آتا نہیں۔
Khush aamd par hanste hain sab yaar ke lekin, Khush aamd ka koi din gham yaar ka aata nahi.
Everyone smiles at flattery, but a day of flattery never comes for the sorrow of a friend.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی سے کام لو، دل جیتو
Narmi se kaam lo, dil jeeto
Win hearts by being gentle.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fánian" — to show excessive affection
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English fánian, emphasizing the act of showing intense affection or servility towards someone.