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Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of elevation, rising, or becoming prominent. It can describe a person's status or affairs becoming high, or the physical act of rising. It also has a distinct meaning related to wax.

Derived headwords

شَمَاverb
  1. 1.
    to riseclassical

    To become elevated in status, rank, or importance. It signifies an increase in one's affairs or position.

يَشْمُوverb
  1. 1.
    he risesclassical

    The present tense form indicating the ongoing action of rising in status or affairs.

شُمُوًّاnoun
  1. 1.
    elevationclassical

    The act or state of being elevated, particularly in terms of status, rank, or affairs.

الشَّمَاnoun
  1. 1.
    waxclassical

    A substance, typically derived from bees or petroleum, used for candles, sealing, and other purposes. This is a مقصورة (maqṣūrah) form.

Parallel reading

شما أمره
His affair rose (became prominent).
يشمو أمره
His affair rises (becomes prominent).
شموا أمره
His affair rose (became prominent).
الشما، مقصورة: الشمع
Al-shamā, a shortened form: wax.