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هتع

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root describes the act of approaching or coming quickly and eagerly. It emphasizes a swift and often enthusiastic movement towards someone or something.

Derived headwords

هَتَعَverb
  1. 1.
    approached quicklyboth

    To approach someone or something with speed and eagerness.

Parallel reading

هَتَعَ إليهم، بالمثناة، كمنع: أقبل مسرعا.
He approached them, with the letter 'tha' (ث), like the verb 'mana'a' (منع): he came quickly.