attenuate
advancedC1/əˈtɛnjuːeɪt/ · at-ten-u-ate
To reduce in force, effect, or value.
Meanings
To reduce in force, effect, or value.
زور، اثر، یا قیمت میں کمی کرنا۔
کمزور کرنا
kamzor karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- attenuate sound
- attenuate effects
- attenuate symptoms
Example Sentences
The scientist aimed to attenuate the harmful effects of the drug.
سائنسدان نے دوا کے خطرناک اثرات کو کمزور کرنے کا ارادہ کیا۔
Scientist ne dawa ke khatarnak asraat ko kamzor karne ka irada kiya.
They used a filter to attenuate the intensity of the light.
انہوں نے روشنی کی شدت کو کمزور کرنے کے لیے ایک فلٹر استعمال کیا۔
Unhon ne roshni ki shiddat ko kamzor karne ke liye aik filter istemal kiya.
In the experiment, the researchers sought to attenuate the virus for safer use.
تجربے میں، محققین نے زیادہ محفوظ استعمال کے لئے وائرس کو کمزور کرنے کا ارادہ کیا۔
Tajurbe mein, muhaqeqeen ne zyada mehfooz istemal ke liye virus ko kamzor karne ka irada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'attenuate' as 'at-tenu-ate' – focus on making something thin and less dense.
Imagine a thick rope being pulled and slowly becoming thinner.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کے یہاں جو کمزوری آئی ہے، کہاں ہے وہ دل جو کبھی بے خوف تھا
Mohabbat ke yahaan jo kamzori aayi hai, Kahan hai woh dil jo kabhi be khauf tha.
The weakness that has come in love here, Where is that heart that was once fearless?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کمزور کو چھوڑنا پہلوان کا کام نہیں۔
Kamzor ko chhorna pehlwan ka kaam nahin.
It is not a wrestler's job to abandon the weak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "attenuare" — to make thin
First known use: 15th century
The term 'attenuate' evolved from Latin 'attenuare', comprising 'ad-' (to) and 'tenuis' (thin), reflecting the concept of reducing density or intensity.