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نعث

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of advancing or putting forth something, particularly in the context of wealth or resources. It suggests an act of offering, presenting, or investing.

Derived headwords

أَنْعَثَverb
  1. 1.
    to advanceclassical

    To put forth or advance something, especially in the context of one's wealth or resources.

  2. 2.
    to sowclassical

    To sow or plant something, metaphorically referring to investing or putting resources into something.

Parallel reading

أنعث في ماله: قدم فيه
He advanced in his wealth: he put forth in it.
أنعث في ماله: بذره
He advanced in his wealth: he sowed it.