eminence
/ˈemɪnəns/noun
उच्चारण एमिनन्स
प्रतिष्ठा, ख्याति
Core word
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[U]
the quality of being famous and respected, especially in a profession
प्रतिष्ठा, ख्याति
- a scientist of eminence
- The professor gained eminence as a scholar of ancient languages.
- He rose to eminence as a surgeon at the age of forty.
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- The conference was attended by scholars of great eminence.
- Her eminence in the field of music is recognised across the world.
Synonyms distinction prominence fame renown prestige
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
eminence (uncountable): rise to / achieve eminence
Eminence is usually uncountable. It follows verbs such as achieve, attain, rise to and reach.
Eminence प्रायः uncountable है। यह achieve, attain, rise to और reach जैसी क्रियाओं के बाद आता है।
- He rose to eminence as a surgeon.
- She attained eminence in the field of music.
eminence in + field
Use 'in' for the profession or field: eminence in science, in law, in medicine.
पेशे या क्षेत्र के लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है: eminence in science, in law, in medicine।
- His eminence in cricket was recognised worldwide.
- The professor's eminence in physics won her many awards.
a person of eminence / an eminence grise
'A person of eminence' means a respected figure. 'Eminence grise' is a French phrase for a powerful adviser who works in secret.
'A person of eminence' प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्ति को बताता है। 'Eminence grise' फ्रेंच वाक्यांश है, जो पर्दे के पीछे से प्रभाव डालने वाले शक्तिशाली सलाहकार के लिए आता है।
- Only persons of eminence were invited to the event.
- The old secretary was the eminence grise of the ministry.
Your / His Eminence (title)
In the Church, 'His Eminence' is a title of respect for a cardinal. The adjective 'eminent' (famous) is often confused with 'imminent' (about to happen).
चर्च में 'His Eminence' कार्डिनल के सम्मान का संबोधन है। Adjective 'eminent' (प्रसिद्ध) को प्रायः 'imminent' (शीघ्र होने वाला) से भ्रमवश मिला दिया जाता है।
- His Eminence blessed the congregation.
- An eminent scientist addressed the students.
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verb + eminence
achieveattainrise toreachgainenjoy
- She rose to eminence through years of patient research.
adjective + eminence
greatnationalinternationalscholarlysocialprofessional
- He enjoyed national eminence as a freedom fighter.
eminence + in / as
in medicinein politicsas a poetas an economistas a teacher
- Dr Rao gained eminence as an economist.
of + eminence
a man of eminencea woman of eminencepersons of eminencescholars of eminence
- Scholars of eminence attended the seminar.
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- Dr Kalam reached the height of eminence as both a scientist and a President.
डॉ. कलाम वैज्ञानिक और राष्ट्रपति, दोनों रूपों में प्रतिष्ठा के शिखर पर पहुँचे।
- The award is given to people who have achieved eminence in literature.
यह पुरस्कार उन लोगों को दिया जाता है जिन्होंने साहित्य में प्रतिष्ठा प्राप्त की है।
- Her eminence in the legal profession made her a natural choice for the judge's post.
वकालत के पेशे में उसकी प्रतिष्ठा ने उसे न्यायाधीश के पद के लिए स्वाभाविक चुनाव बना दिया।
- The village school produced a poet of great eminence.
उस गाँव के स्कूल ने बहुत प्रतिष्ठित कवि दिया।
- Eminence does not come easily; it needs years of hard work.
प्रतिष्ठा आसानी से नहीं मिलती; उसके लिए वर्षों की मेहनत चाहिए।
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✗ He has got eminence on law.
✓ He has got eminence in law.
The field after eminence is introduced by 'in'.
Eminence के बाद क्षेत्र 'in' से जुड़ता है।
✗ He is an imminent scientist.
✓ He is an eminent scientist.
Eminent means famous and respected; imminent means about to happen.
Eminent का अर्थ प्रसिद्ध और सम्मानित है; imminent का अर्थ शीघ्र होने वाला है।
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?Which word?
Keep apart eminent (famous and respected) and imminent (about to happen).
Eminent (प्रसिद्ध और सम्मानित) और imminent (शीघ्र होने वाला) को अलग रखिए।