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Root entry · 14 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns concepts of greatness, grandeur, magnificence, and importance. It extends to physical size, elevated status, powerful speech, and even the act of showing deference or respect. It can also refer to specific linguistic practices and leadership qualities.
Derived headwords
- 1.to be greatboth
To be of great stature, importance, or magnificence.
- 1.grandeurboth
Greatness, magnificence, and elevated status.
- 2.bulkinessclassical
Physical largeness or bulkiness, as in size.
- 1.greatboth
Of great importance, status, or magnificence.
- 2.largeclassical
Physically large or bulky.
- 3.forcefulboth
Of speech or writing, being strong, robust, and eloquent.
- 4.nobleboth
Possessing nobility, dignity, and impressiveness, especially in appearance.
- 1.magnificationboth
The act of magnifying, exalting, or showing great respect to someone.
- 2.pronunciationclassical
In phonetics, the act of pronouncing letters with a fuller, more resonant sound, specifically by avoiding elision (imālah), practiced by the people of Hijaz.
- 1.to magnifyboth
To make great, to exalt, to treat with great respect and honor.
- 1.magnifiedboth
One who is magnified, exalted, or held in high esteem.
- 1.magnificenceclassical
Grandeur, magnificence, and a sense of superiority or arrogance.
- 1.leaderclassical
A respected chief or leader whose opinion is highly valued and who does not make decisions without consultation.
- 1.to honorclassical
To honor and greatly esteem someone.
- 1.esteemedclassical
One who is honored and greatly esteemed.
- 1.manclassical
A man with full, fleshy cheeks.
- 1.great menclassical
The plural of 'fahm' (a great man), referring to men of high status.
- 1.armyclassical
A large, imposing army.
- 1.the greatestboth
The most great, the most magnificent, or the most important.