B1 noun Formal

اعتماد

/iʕ.ti.ˈmaːd/

The state of relying on or being supported by something or someone. In academic contexts, it can also refer to accreditation or official approval.

Examples

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1

الاعتماد على النفس مهارة مهمة.

Self-reliance is an important skill.

2

حصلت الكلية على الاعتماد الأكاديمي الدولي.

The college received international academic accreditation.

3

أعتقد أن الاعتماد الكلي على التكنولوجيا خطر.

I think total reliance on technology is dangerous.

Word Family

Noun
اعتماد
Verb
اعتمد
Adverb
null
Adjective
معتمد
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Memory Tip

Think of 'I'timad' as putting your weight on something to stay 'Steady'.

Quick Quiz

يجب علينا ____ على أنفسنا لتطوير مهاراتنا.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الاعتماد

Examples

1

الاعتماد على النفس مهارة مهمة.

everyday

Self-reliance is an important skill.

2

حصلت الكلية على الاعتماد الأكاديمي الدولي.

academic

The college received international academic accreditation.

3

أعتقد أن الاعتماد الكلي على التكنولوجيا خطر.

informal

I think total reliance on technology is dangerous.

4

تم اعتماد الميزانية الجديدة من قبل المدير.

business

The new budget was approved by the director.

5

يزداد الاعتماد المتبادل بين الدول في عصر العولمة.

formal

Interdependence between countries increases in the era of globalization.

Word Family

Noun
اعتماد
Verb
اعتمد
Adverb
null
Adjective
معتمد

Common Collocations

الاعتماد على النفس self-reliance
الاعتماد الأكاديمي academic accreditation
رسالة اعتماد letter of credit / credentials
إعادة اعتماد re-accreditation
الاعتماد المتبادل interdependence

Common Phrases

بناءً على اعتماد

based on the approval of

قيد الاعتماد

under approval

مصدر معتمد

reliable source

Often Confused With

اعتماد vs اتكال

Itikal usually has a negative connotation of lazy dependency, while I'timad is more neutral or formal.

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Usage Notes

Use with the preposition 'ala' (على) when meaning 'reliance'. Use as a standalone noun when meaning 'accreditation'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the preposition 'على' when using the verb form.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'I'timad' as putting your weight on something to stay 'Steady'.

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Word Origin

From the root 'A-M-D' relating to pillars or support.

Grammar Patterns

Usually followed by the preposition 'على'. Can be used as a verbal noun (Masdar).

Quick Quiz

يجب علينا ____ على أنفسنا لتطوير مهاراتنا.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الاعتماد

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