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زحب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily denotes the concept of approaching or drawing near to something. It can be used in a general sense of proximity or specifically in the context of moving closer.

Derived headwords

زَحَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to approachboth

    To move closer to something or someone; to draw near.

  2. 2.
    to draw nearclassical

    To come into proximity with, often implying a gradual movement.

زُحِبَverb
  1. 1.
    to be approachedboth

    The passive form, indicating that something or someone has drawn near.

Parallel reading

زحب إليه، كدفع: دنا.
He approached it, like pushing: he drew near.