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فزد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to reaching a partial goal or the brink of something, while still desiring its completion. It describes a state of being close to achieving something but not yet fully attaining it.

Derived headwords

فَزَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to reach the brinkclassical

    To arrive at the edge or the verge of something, often a desired outcome or goal.

مُفَزِّدadjective
  1. 1.
    reaching the brinkclassical

    One who has reached the verge of their need or desire, but has not yet fully attained it.

Parallel reading

لم يحرم من فزد له
He was not deprived of reaching the brink of what he desired.
تقوله العرب لمن يصل إلى طرف من حاجته، وهو يطلب نهايتها
The Arabs say this of someone who reaches a part of their need, while still seeking its completion.