prestige
intermediateB2/prɛsˈtiːʒ/ · pres-tige
widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Meanings
widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
کسی کی کامیابیوں یا معیار کی بنا پر محسوس کردہ تعظیم و احترام۔
عزت
izzat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- prestige association
- prestige brand
- prestige status
Example Sentences
She has gained a lot of prestige in the academic community.
اس نے تعلیمی کمیونٹی میں بہت سی عزت حاصل کی ہے۔
Us ne taleemi community mein bohat si izzat hasil ki hai.
The company is known for its prestige products.
یہ کمپنی اپنی عزت دار مصنوعات کے لئے معروف ہے۔
Yeh company apni izzat daar masno'at ke liye mashhoor hai.
His actions have diminished his prestige among his peers.
اس کے اعمال نے اس کی ہم عمروں میں عزت کو کم کر دیا ہے۔
Us ke a'amal ne us ki hum umraon mein izzat ko kam kar diya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of prestiged items as those that carry a high status.
Imagine a trophy that symbolizes high achievement and respect.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عزت انسان کی سب سے بڑی دولت ہے، جو دل کو بڑی راحت دیتی ہے۔
Izzat insaan ki sab se bari daulat hai, jo dil ko bari rahat deti hai.
Respect is the greatest wealth of a person, which provides great comfort to the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت، دولت سے بڑی ہوتی ہے۔
Izzat, daulat se bari hoti hai.
Respect is greater than wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "prestige" — deception, illusion
First known use: 17th century
The word 'prestige' came into English from the French, where it expressed a sense of influence and admiration originally associated with tricksters or illusionists.