وجه
Root entry · 16 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the face, countenance, and appearance of a person or thing. It extends to concepts of direction, aspect, and manner, as well as the act of facing or presenting oneself. It can also denote a path or way forward.
Derived headwords
- 1.face, countenanceboth
The front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. It is the primary indicator of a person's expression and identity.
- 2.aspect, sideboth
A particular side or aspect of something, such as a building or a concept. It refers to the way something appears or is presented.
- 3.direction, wayboth
The course or direction towards a place or goal. It can also refer to a path or route.
- 4.honor, prestigeclassical
Dignity, honor, or high standing. To have 'wajh' implies respect and a good reputation.
- 5.purpose, reasonboth
The underlying cause, motive, or intention behind an action or statement.
- 1.to direct, to sendboth
To cause something or someone to move in a particular direction or towards a specific destination. This can apply to physical objects, people, or abstract concepts like attention.
- 2.to face, to turn towardsboth
To orient oneself or something towards a specific direction or person. It implies alignment or confrontation.
- 3.to aim, to intendboth
To set one's intention or purpose towards a particular goal or outcome.
- 1.faces, countenancesboth
The plural of 'wajh', referring to multiple faces or expressions.
- 2.aspects, kindsboth
The plural of 'wajh', referring to various aspects, types, or categories of something.
- 1.direction, orientationboth
The path or line along which something is moving or is aimed. It can also refer to the act of directing or guiding.
- 2.instructor, guideboth
A person who directs, guides, or teaches. In modern usage, often refers to a teacher or mentor.
- 1.direction, guidanceboth
The act of directing, guiding, or instructing someone or something. It implies providing a course or counsel.
- 2.orientationboth
The process of aligning or positioning something in a specific direction or context.
- 1.confrontation, facingboth
The act of facing someone or something directly, often in a challenging or opposing manner. It implies direct encounter.
- 2.meeting, encounterboth
A situation where two or more people or things come together, often by chance or arrangement.
- 1.prominent, distinguishedboth
Having a high status, respect, or importance in society. Often refers to someone of noble birth or significant influence.
- 2.handsome, comelyclassical
Having a pleasing or attractive appearance, particularly referring to the face.
- 1.to head towards, to goboth
To direct oneself towards a particular place or destination. It implies movement with a specific aim.
- 2.to turn to, to resort toboth
To seek help, guidance, or recourse from someone or something. It implies reliance or seeking favor.
- 3.to face, to be directedboth
To be oriented in a particular direction or towards a specific point.
- 1.destination, directionboth
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent. It also refers to the general direction of movement.
- 2.opinion, viewpointboth
A particular way of considering or understanding something; a perspective.
- 1.director, guideboth
One who directs, guides, or leads. This can be in a formal position or as an influential figure.
- 2.vectormodern
In mathematics and physics, a quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another.
- 1.facing, receivingclassical
The act of turning to face someone or something, or of receiving them.
- 1.facialboth
Relating to or situated on the face.
- 1.two-faced, hypocriticalclassical
Having two distinct aspects or natures, often implying deceit or insincerity.
- 1.facial expressionboth
The appearance of the face, especially as an expression of mood or feeling.
- 1.opponent, adversaryboth
A person or group that opposes or competes with another.
- 1.ugly faceclassical
A face that is considered unattractive or unpleasant to look at.