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عزم

Root entry · 25 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of resolve, determination, and firm intention. It extends to meanings of decision, oath, and commitment, as well as related concepts like steadfastness, endurance, and even specific types of animals or people known for these qualities. It also touches upon specific religious contexts and actions.

Derived headwords

عزم على الأمر يعزم عزماً، ويضم، ومعزماً، وعزماناً، وعزيماً وعزيمةverb
  1. 1.
    to resolve to do somethingboth

    To intend to do something, to decide firmly upon an action.

  2. 2.
    to cut offclassical

    To cut off or decide definitively on a matter.

  3. 3.
    to be determinedboth

    To be resolute or determined in a matter.

عزم الأمر نفسهverb
  1. 1.
    to resolve oneselfboth

    To resolve oneself to do something, to make up one's mind.

عزم على الرجلverb
  1. 1.
    to swear an oathboth

    To swear an oath or make a solemn promise to someone.

عزم الراقيverb
  1. 1.
    to recite incantationsclassical

    The healer or exorcist recites specific verses or incantations.

اعتزمهverb
  1. 1.
    to resolve uponboth

    To resolve upon something, to intend to do it.

تعزمverb
  1. 1.
    to be determinedboth

    To be determined or resolute in a matter.

العزائمnoun
  1. 1.
    incantationsclassical

    Specific verses from the Quran or other prayers recited for healing or protection.

  2. 2.
    resolute onesclassical

    Those who are resolute or determined.

أولو العزم من الرسلname
  1. 1.
    Prophets of Strong Resolveclassical

    A designation for certain prophets who showed exceptional determination and steadfastness in their divine mission.

العوزمnoun
  1. 1.
    aged she-camelclassical

    An old she-camel that still has some strength or vigor.

  2. 2.
    old womanclassical

    An old woman.

  3. 3.
    short womanclassical

    A short woman.

العزومnoun
  1. 1.
    aged she-camelclassical

    An old she-camel that still has some strength or vigor.

  2. 2.
    old womanclassical

    An old woman.

  3. 3.
    short womanclassical

    A short woman.

العزامnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A lion, known for its strength and resolve.

المعتزمnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A lion, known for its strength and resolve.

المحدثnoun
  1. 1.
    reciter of incantationsclassical

    One who recites incantations or verses for healing.

العزيمnoun
  1. 1.
    swift enemyclassical

    A strong and swift enemy.

اعتزم الرجلverb
  1. 1.
    to stick to a courseclassical

    A person who adheres to a steady course or path, whether walking or in other endeavors.

اعتزم الفرسverb
  1. 1.
    to run wildlyclassical

    A horse that runs uncontrollably or wildly.

أم العزمnoun
  1. 1.
    anusclassical

    The anus.

عزمةnoun
  1. 1.
    anusclassical

    The anus.

أم عزمةnoun
  1. 1.
    anusclassical

    The anus.

العزم (بالفتح)noun
  1. 1.
    raisin juice sedimentclassical

    The sediment or thick liquid from pressed raisins.

العزميnoun
  1. 1.
    seller of raisin sedimentclassical

    One who sells the sediment of pressed raisins.

  2. 2.
    one who fulfills vowsclassical

    A person who fulfills their promises or vows.

العزمة (بالضم)noun
  1. 1.
    family lineageclassical

    A person's family, clan, or lineage.

العزمة (بالتحريك)noun
  1. 1.
    sincere affectionclassical

    Corrected or sincere affection or friendship.

عزمة من عزمات اللهnoun
  1. 1.
    divine rightclassical

    A right or obligation decreed by God; a divine decree.

عزائم اللهnoun
  1. 1.
    divine obligationsclassical

    The obligatory duties or commandments imposed by God.

Parallel reading

عزم على الأمر يعزم عزما، ويضم، ومعزما، و عليه وتعزم: أراد فعله، وقطع عليه، أو جد في الأمر.
He resolved upon the matter, resolving resolutely, with a firm resolve, and resolved upon it, and was determined: he intended to do it, decided definitively on it, or was serious in the matter.
وعزم الأمر نفسه: عزم عليه
And he resolved the matter himself: he resolved upon it.
وعلى الرجل: أقسم
And upon the man: he swore an oath.
والراقي: قرأ العزائم، أي: الرقى، أو هي آيات من القرآن تقرأ على ذوي الآفات رجاء البرء.
And the healer: he recited the incantations, meaning the charms, or they are verses from the Quran recited upon those afflicted in hope of recovery.
{أولو العزم من الرسل} : الذين عزموا على أمر الله فيما عهد إليهم
{Those of strong resolve among the messengers}: those who resolved upon God's command in what He entrusted to them.
أو هم نوح وإبراهيم وموسى ومحمد عليهم الصلاة والسلام.
Or they are Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, peace be upon them.
أولو الجد والثبات والصبر، أو هم نوح وإبراهيم وإسحاق ويعقوب ويوسف وأيوب وموسى وداود وعيسى عليهم الصلاة والسلام.
Those of seriousness, steadfastness, and patience, or they are Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, David, and Jesus, peace be upon them.
والعوزم: الناقة المسنة فيها بقية، والعجوز، كالعزوم فيهما، والقصيرة.
And the 'awazim: the aged she-camel with some vigor remaining, and the old woman, like the 'uzum in both, and the short woman.
والعزام والمعتزم: الأسد.
And the 'azzam and the mu'tazim: the lion.
وكمحدث: الراقي.
And like muhaddith: the healer.
والعزيم: العدو الشديد.
And the 'azim: the strong enemy.
واعتزم الرجل: لزم القصد في الحضر والمشي وغيره
And the man resolved: he adhered to the intended path in settlement, walking, and other matters.
و الفرس: مر جامحا.
And the horse: it passed by, running wildly.
وأم العزم وعزمة وأم عزمة، مكسورات: الاست.
And umm al-'azm, 'azmah, and umm 'azmah, with the vowels broken: the anus.
والعزم، بالفتح: ثجير الزبيب ج: ككتب، والعزمي: بياعه، والرجل الموفي بالعهد.
And al-'azm, with the fatha: the sediment of pressed raisins, plural like kutub, and al-'azmi: its seller, and the man who fulfills his vow.
والعزمة، بالضم: أسرة الرجل، وقبيلته ج: كصرد، وبالتحريك: المصححو المودة.
And al-'azmah, with the damma: the man's family, and his tribe, plural like saard, and with the haraka: the corrected affection.
وعزمة من عزمات الله: حق من حقوقه، أي: واجب مما أوجبه.
And an 'azmah from God's decrees: a right from His rights, meaning an obligation from what He has ordained.
وعزائم الله: فرائضه التي أوجبها.
And God's 'azaim: His obligatory duties which He has ordained.