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Daad-dena

दाद देना
Meaning

To applaud and acclaim a poet or performer.

See it in the verse

Daad-dena in Iqbal’s couplets

Asar kare na kare, sun to le miri faryad
Nahin hai daad ka talib ye banda-e-azad
Whether it has an effect or not — at least hear my plea. This free soul is not asking for any applause.
Freedom · Courage · Selfhood
Related words
PERSIAN

Daad

Justice; also the redress of a grievance, and praise or applause.

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