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decreed

intermediateB2

/dɪˈkriːd/ · de-creed

To officially order or decide something by authority.

Meanings

verbformal

To officially order or decide something by authority.

کسی چیز کا باضابطہ طور پر حکم دینا یا فیصلہ کرنا۔

حکم دیا

hukm diya

Synonyms

ordereddeterminedmandatedحکم دیافیصلہ کیااجرا کیا

Antonyms

allowedpermittedrejectedاجازت دیمجازرد کیا

Common Collocations

  • decreed by law
  • decreed by the king
  • decreed sentence

Example Sentences

The law was decreed by the parliament to ensure justice.

یہ قانون پارلیمنٹ کے ذریعہ انصاف کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے حکم دیا گیا تھا۔

Yeh qanoon parliament ke zariye insaaf ko yaqini banane ke liye hukm diya gaya tha.

The king decreed a day of celebration for the victory.

راجا نے فتح کے لئے جشن کا دن مقرر کیا۔

Raja ne fatah ke liye jashn ka din maqarrar kiya.

The judge decreed a strict sentence for the offender.

جج نے مجرم کے لئے سخت سز ا سنائی۔

Judge ne mujrim ke liye sakht saza sunai.

Easily Confused With

described:While 'decreed' means to formally order something, 'described' refers to explaining or detailing something.
discreet:'Decreed' is related to authority and decisions, while 'discreet' relates to being careful or judicious.

Word Family

decree
nounحکم
declarative
adjectiveاعلانیہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Decrees are like 'decisions' made by those in power.

Imagine a king sitting on a throne, issuing a decree to the people.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہم نے تو مجبور ہو کر یہ فیصلہ کیا ہے، ورنہ ہم کو تم نے خبر نہ دینے دیا ہے۔

Hum ne to majboor ho kar yeh faisla kiya hai, Warana hum ko tum ne khabar na dene diya hai.

We made this decision out of compulsion, Otherwise, you didn't let us inform.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پیٹ بھر کر فیصلہ کیا کرتے ہیں۔

Peet bhar kar faisla kiya karte hain.

Decisions are made after being well-fed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "decretum" — that which is decided or determined

First known use: 14th century

The word 'decree' has its roots in Latin, evolving into Middle English with similar meanings related to formal orders or decisions.