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Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of approaching or drawing near, often in the context of movement or physical proximity. It can also extend to metaphorical closeness or a sense of being upon or over something.

Derived headwords

اِقْتَرَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to approachboth

    To come near to something or someone in space, time, or degree.

  2. 2.
    to draw nearboth

    To become closer, either physically or metaphorically.

اِقْتِرَابnoun
  1. 1.
    approachboth

    The act or process of approaching or coming near.

  2. 2.
    proximityboth

    The state of being near or close.

أَكْتَىverb
  1. 1.
    to overcomeclassical

    To gain mastery over an opponent or enemy.

  2. 2.
    to mountclassical

    To ascend or climb upon something, specifically an enemy.

Parallel reading

اِقْتَرَبَ: مقاربة الخطو.
To approach: nearing the step.
وأكتى: علا على عدوه.
And to overcome: to rise above one's enemy.