ود
Root: وخى
3 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
ود wadda (1st pers. perf. wadidtu) a (wadd, wudd, widd, وداد wadād, wudād, مودة mawadda) to love, like (هـ, ه s.o., s.th.), be fond (هـ, ه of); to want, wish (هـ s.th., ان or لو or لو ان that s.th. be) │ اود ان يفعل ذلك 1057 I should like him to do this, كما يود as he likes; وددت لو كان غنيا (lau, ganīyan) I wish he were rich; ود نفسه بعيدا عن (nafsahū) to wish o.s. far away from III to make friends, become friends (ه with s.o.) to show love or affection (ل or الى to s.o.); to try to gain favor (الى with), seek s.o.’s (الى)) friendship; to curry favor, ingratiate o.s. (الى with), flatter one’s way (الى into); to attract, captivate (ه) win s.o. (ه) love or friendship VI to love each other, be on friendly terms, be friends
Entry 2
ود wadd, widd, wudd love, affection, amity, friendship; wish, desire │ كان بودنا لو (bi-waddinā) we should be pleased if
Entry 3
ود wadd, widd, wudd pl. اوداد audād, اود awudd, awidd loving; affectionate, tender; fond, attached, devoted; lover
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