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افتءت

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily deals with the concepts of fabricating falsehoods, acting independently or usurping authority, and sudden death. It encompasses the act of inventing lies and the state of being suddenly deceased.

Derived headwords

اِفْتَأَتَverb
  1. 1.
    to fabricateboth

    To invent or create something, especially a falsehood or lie.

  2. 2.
    to usurpclassical

    To take over or act independently, often in a way that oversteps authority or rightful bounds.

  3. 3.
    to die suddenlyclassical

    To pass away unexpectedly and abruptly.

Parallel reading

افتأت علي الباطل
He fabricated falsehoods against me.
اِفْتَأَتَ عَلَى بِنَاءِ المَفْعُولِ
He died suddenly.
اِفْتَأَتَ بِرَأْيِهِ
He acted independently with his own opinion.