برع
Root entry · 14 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns excelling, surpassing others, and being outstanding in qualities like knowledge, virtue, and beauty. It also extends to concepts of generosity, voluntary action, and can refer to specific geographical locations or historical figures.
Derived headwords
- 1.to excelboth
To surpass one's companions in knowledge or other fields. It can also mean to be perfect in every virtue and beauty.
- 2.to overcomeclassical
To overcome or defeat one's companion.
- 1.excellenceboth
The state of excelling or surpassing others, particularly in knowledge or skill.
- 2.proficiencyboth
A high degree of skill or mastery in a particular field.
- 1.excellenceclassical
A masdar (verbal noun) indicating the state of excelling or being outstanding.
- 1.excellentboth
One who excels, surpassing others in merit, skill, or beauty.
- 2.outstandingboth
Possessing superior qualities or abilities.
- 1.excellent (f.)both
Feminine form of 'barie', describing a female who excels or is outstanding.
- 1.largerclassical
More immense or larger, used to describe something that is bigger than another.
- 1.beautiful matterclassical
An affair or matter that is beautiful and excellent.
- 1.outstanding womanclassical
A woman who surpasses others in beauty and intellect.
- 1.Bur'aclassical
A specific fortress located in the region of Dhamar.
- 1.Bur'aclassical
A region or district (mikhlaf) located in Ta'if.
- 1.Kuzayfarclassical
A mountain located in the Tihamah region.
- 1.Burū'classical
The name of a female companion (sahabiyyah) and also the name of a she-camel belonging to 'Ubayd ibn Husayn al-Numayri.
- 1.to bestow generouslyboth
To give generously or to bestow a favor that is not obligatory.
- 2.to volunteerboth
To offer one's services or actions voluntarily.
- 1.voluntarilyboth
In a manner of volunteering or acting without obligation.