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simplify

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/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ · sim-pli-fy

To make something easier to understand or do.

Meanings

verbformal

To make something easier to understand or do.

کسی چیز کو سمجھنے یا کرنے کے لیے آسان بنانا۔

آسان بنانا

aasaan banana

Synonyms

clarifyreducestreamlineواضح کرناکم کرناآسان بنانا

Antonyms

complicateconfuseobfuscateپیچیدہ بناناغیر واضح کرنامشکل کرنا

Common Collocations

  • simplify the process
  • simplify instructions
  • simplify the problem

Example Sentences

The teacher wanted to simplify the lesson for the students.

ٹیچر نے طلباء کے لیے سبق کو آسان بنانا چاہا۔

Teacher ne talaba ke liye sabaq ko aasaan banana chaaha.

We need to simplify our project to meet the deadline.

ہمیں وقت کی حد کے لیے اپنے منصوبے کو آسان بنانا ہوگا۔

Humein waqt ki had ke liye apne mansoobe ko aasaan banana hoga.

Can you simplify this equation for me?

کیا آپ اس مساوات کو میرے لیے آسان بنا سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap is masawaat ko mere liye aasaan bana sakte hain?

Easily Confused With

simplistic:While 'simplify' means to make easier, 'simplistic' implies overly simplistic or lacking complexity.

Word Family

simplification
nounسادگی
simple
adjectiveسادہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'simplifying' as 'making it simple' like a child's toy.

Imagine a complicated machine transforming into a simple, easy-to-use device.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "simplificare" — to make simple

First known use: 14th century

The word 'simplify' evolved in the late 19th century from the Latin roots, indicating the process of making something less complicated.