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غبء

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of intention, purpose, or aiming towards something. It signifies a deliberate movement or direction with a specific goal in mind.

Derived headwords

غَبَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to intendboth

    To have a specific purpose or aim in mind when acting or speaking.

  2. 2.
    to aim forboth

    To direct one's efforts or attention towards a particular goal or object.

اِغْتَبَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to intendboth

    To have a specific purpose or aim in mind when acting or speaking.

  2. 2.
    to aim forboth

    To direct one's efforts or attention towards a particular goal or object.

Parallel reading

غبأ له، و إليه، كمنع: قصد.
He intended for him, and towards him, like 'mana'a': he aimed.