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البصط

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of expansion, spreading out, and extending. It can refer to physical extension in space, the widening of a surface, or the increase in quantity or scope of something. It also encompasses the idea of generosity and abundance.

Derived headwords

بَسَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to spread outboth

    To extend something flat over a surface, to lay out.

  2. 2.
    to expandboth

    To make something wider, larger, or more extensive.

  3. 3.
    to extendboth

    To reach out or stretch forth, often with a hand or limb.

  4. 4.
    to bestowclassical

    To grant or give generously, to confer favor.

بَسَطَ يَدَهُ لِلْمُسَاعَدَةِ — He extended his hand to help.
بَسَطَ الْبِسَاطَ — He spread the carpet.
بَسْطnoun
  1. 1.
    spreadingboth

    The act of spreading something out, making it wider or more extensive.

  2. 2.
    expansionboth

    The state of being spread out or enlarged.

  3. 3.
    abundanceclassical

    Generosity, liberality, or a plentiful supply.

بَسْطُ الْيَدِ — Generosity, liberality.
بَسْطُ الْأَرْزَاقِ — Abundance of provisions.
بِسَاطnoun
  1. 1.
    carpetboth

    A piece of thick fabric, typically with an ornamental pattern, used for covering floors or as a wall hanging.

  2. 2.
    matboth

    A piece of material placed on a floor or other surface for protection, decoration, or comfort.

  3. 3.
    spreadboth

    Something that is spread out, like a tablecloth or a bedspread.

فَرَشَ الْبِسَاطَ — He laid out the carpet.
بِسَاطُ الْأَرْضِ — The surface of the earth.
مَبْسُوطadjective
  1. 1.
    spread outboth

    Laid out flat or extended.

  2. 2.
    happymodern

    Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

  3. 3.
    contentboth

    Satisfied with one's situation or possessions.

رَجُلٌ مَبْسُوطٌ — A happy man.
الْأَرْضُ مَبْسُوطَةٌ — The land is spread out.
بَسِيطadjective
  1. 1.
    simpleboth

    Easy to understand or do; not complicated.

  2. 2.
    plainboth

    Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary.

  3. 3.
    straightforwardboth

    Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

أَمْرٌ بَسِيطٌ — A simple matter.
طَرِيقٌ بَسِيطٌ — A plain road.
بَسَاطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    simplicityboth

    The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do; lack of complexity.

  2. 2.
    plainnessboth

    The quality of being unadorned or ordinary.

بَسَاطَةُ الْعَيْشِ — Simplicity of life.
بَسَاطَةُ الْكَلَامِ — Plainness of speech.
بَسْطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    expanseboth

    A wide, open area.

  2. 2.
    areaboth

    A particular part, especially of a town, a building, or an object.

  3. 3.
    spaceboth

    An empty or available area.

بَسْطَةٌ مِنَ الْأَرْضِ — An expanse of land.
بَسْطَةٌ فِي الْغُرْفَةِ — Space in the room.

Parallel reading

البسط في جميع معانيه.
Expansion in all its meanings.
بَسَطَ يَدَهُ.
He extended his hand.
بَسَطَ الْبِسَاطَ.
He spread the carpet.
بَسَطَ الْأَرْزَاقَ.
He expanded the provisions.
بَسْطُ الْيَدِ.
Generosity, liberality.
بِسَاطٌ جَمِيلٌ.
A beautiful carpet.
مَبْسُوطٌ فِي حَيَاتِهِ.
He is content with his life.
أَمْرٌ بَسِيطٌ.
A simple matter.
بَسَاطَةُ الْعَيْشِ.
Simplicity of life.
بَسْطَةٌ مِنَ الْأَرْضِ.
An expanse of land.