devastate
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
Meaning
To destroy a place, group, or system very severely, leaving widespread damage and serious disruption.
किसी जगह, समुदाय या व्यवस्था को बहुत बुरी तरह तबाह करना और भारी नुकसान पहुँचाना।
Examples
“The hurricane devastated several coastal towns.”
“Years of drought have devastated the region’s farms.”
“The devastation caused by the flood left many villages without homes.”
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Not natural: The flood devastated to the village.
Better: The flood devastated the village.
Devastate takes a direct object, so do not add “to” before the place being damaged.
Devastate के बाद प्रभावित जगह सीधे आती है; उसके पहले “to” लगाने की ज़रूरत नहीं होती।
Not natural: The crops were devastate by the storm.
Better: The crops were devastated by the storm.
In this passive sentence, use the past participle “devastated” after “were.”
इस passive वाक्य में “were” के बाद verb का तीसरा रूप “devastated” आएगा।
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Learner tip
Use devastate for severe, widespread destruction; for ordinary damage, damage or harm is usually more suitable.
बहुत बड़े और गंभीर नुकसान के लिए devastate इस्तेमाल करें; मामूली नुकसान के लिए damage या harm ज़्यादा सही है।