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ش ر ف

Root entry · 12 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to nobility, honor, high status, and elevated position. It extends to concepts of distinction, eminence, and pride, often associated with lineage or inherent worth. The root can also denote physical elevation or a high place.

Derived headwords

شَرَفٌnoun
  1. 1.
    honorboth

    A quality that combines respect, dignity, and a high standing in society. It is often earned through noble actions or inherited through noble lineage.

  2. 2.
    nobilityboth

    The state of being noble, characterized by high social rank, distinguished birth, or elevated moral qualities.

  3. 3.
    eminenceboth

    A position of great importance, distinction, or fame; a high or elevated status.

  4. 4.
    high placeboth

    A physical location that is elevated or stands out, such as a summit, a balcony, or a prominent building.

شَرُفَverb
  1. 1.
    to be honorableboth

    To possess or exhibit honor, dignity, and high repute.

  2. 2.
    to be nobleboth

    To have distinguished birth or high social standing; to possess noble qualities.

  3. 3.
    to be elevatedboth

    To be in a high or prominent position, either physically or metaphorically.

شَرِيفٌadjective
  1. 1.
    honorableboth

    Possessing or deserving honor; of high repute.

  2. 2.
    nobleboth

    Belonging to a noble family or class; having noble qualities.

  3. 3.
    distinguishedboth

    Marked by excellence or superiority; eminent.

شَرَّفَverb
  1. 1.
    to honorboth

    To bestow honor or respect upon someone or something; to treat with high regard.

  2. 2.
    to ennobleboth

    To give a noble quality or character to; to elevate in rank or status.

  3. 3.
    to graceboth

    To bring honor or distinction to a place or occasion by one's presence.

تَشَرَّفَverb
  1. 1.
    to be honoredboth

    To feel or receive honor; to be treated with respect or distinction.

  2. 2.
    to have the honorboth

    To be privileged or fortunate enough to do something.

شَارَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to overlookboth

    To have a view over something from a higher position; to command a view.

  2. 2.
    to approachboth

    To draw near to a time, place, or state; to be on the verge of.

مَشْرُفٌadjective
  1. 1.
    overlookingboth

    Having a view of something from a higher position.

  2. 2.
    prominentboth

    Standing out or projecting; easily seen or noticed.

شُرْفَةٌnoun
  1. 1.
    balconyboth

    A platform projecting from the wall of a building, typically on an upper floor, enclosed by a railing or low wall.

  2. 2.
    verandaboth

    A roofed gallery or porch attached to the front or side of a house.

  3. 3.
    turretclassical

    A small tower projecting from the wall of a building, typically at a corner.

شَرَفَةٌnoun
  1. 1.
    high placeclassical

    An elevated position or structure, often for observation or defense.

شَرَافَةٌnoun
  1. 1.
    nobilityclassical

    The quality of being noble or honorable.

  2. 2.
    eminenceclassical

    A state of being distinguished or elevated.

شُرُفٌnoun
  1. 1.
    balconiesboth

    Plural of شُرْفَةٌ, referring to multiple elevated platforms or verandas.

شَرَفٌnoun
  1. 1.
    nostrilsclassical

    The external openings of the nose, often used metaphorically for pride or high status.

Parallel reading

وقطع الله شرفهم بضمتين
And Allah cut off their honor (or nostrils) with two dammah.
أي: أنوفهم
Meaning: their nostrils.
نقله الزمخشري
Al-Zamakhshari transmitted this.