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Root entry · 15 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concepts of burning, scorching, and altering by heat. It also extends to meanings of seeking refuge, holding onto something, and overlooking with intent to capture or gain advantage.
Derived headwords
- 1.to scorch, burnclassical
To alter or char something, typically by the action of fire.
- 1.scorching, charringclassical
The act or result of being scorched or charred by fire.
- 1.to him/itboth
Indicates direction or reference towards someone or something.
- 1.to seek refugeboth
To resort to or seek protection in a place or with a person.
- 1.bread baked in embersclassical
A type of bread cooked directly in the hot embers of a fire.
- 1.ashesclassical
The powdery residue left after burning.
- 1.to hold fast, seizeclassical
To grasp or hold onto something firmly.
- 2.to raiseclassical
To lift or elevate something.
- 3.to become leanclassical
To grow thin or emaciated.
- 1.upon him/itboth
Indicates position above, or being in charge of, or directed towards.
- 1.to overlook, surveyboth
To look down upon from a higher position, often to observe or inspect.
- 2.to lie in wait forclassical
To watch from a concealed or elevated position with the intent to capture or surprise.
- 1.to gain victory, succeedboth
To achieve success or triumph over an opponent or challenge.
- 1.with themboth
Indicates accompaniment or association with a group of people.
- 1.travel, journeyboth
The act of moving from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
- 1.to break a promise, disappointboth
To fail to fulfill an expectation or a commitment.
- 1.to hope, expectboth
To desire or anticipate something with expectation.
- 1.profit, gainboth
An advantage or benefit obtained, especially financially.