Temporize

Temporize (V)

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

Word Meaning:

1. To act or speak in a way that delays making a decision or committing oneself, often to gain time or avoid conflict.
2. To adapt one’s actions or opinions according to changing circumstances or to suit the desires of others.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The politician tried to temporize by making vague promises instead of taking a firm stance on the issue.
2. Rather than giving a direct answer, he chose to temporize and evade the question.

Synonyms:

1. Stall, procrastinate, equivocate, hedge, dilly-dally
2. Adapt, adjust, accommodate, compromise, conform

Antonyms:

1. Decide, act, commit, resolve, confront
2. Resist, oppose, challenge, stand firm

Word Meaning in Hindi: समय खर्च करना (Samay Kharch Karna), अड़चन डालना (Adachan Daalna), टालना (Taalna), धीमा करना (Dheema Karna)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. राजनेता ने विषय पर कठोर रुख न लेने के बजाय, अनिश्चित वादों करके समय खर्च करने का प्रयास किया। (The politician tried to temporize by making vague promises instead of taking a firm stance on the issue.)
2. सीधा उत्तर देने की बजाय, उन्होंने टालने और सवाल से बचने का चयन किया। (Rather than giving a direct answer, he chose to temporize and evade the question.)