LessonsTen Semantic Functions of Form X (Istifʿāl): Seeking, Suitability, Finding, Judging, Transformation, Adoption, Abbreviation, Response, Equivalence and Independent UseQuiz

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Exampleاِسْتَكْرَمْتُهُاِسْتَحْسَنْتُهُ
GlossFound him nobleConsidered him good
EmphasisQuality foundJudgment formed
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The readings can be related in ordinary language, but the textbook distinguishes them. When analyzing a source example, identify which of the two functions is illustrated rather than treating the terms as exact synonyms.

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Ten Semantic Functions of Form X (Istifʿāl): Seeking, Suitability, Finding, Judging, Transformation, Adoption, Abbreviation, Response, Equivalence and Independent Use

PointWijdānḤusbān
Exampleاِسْتَكْرَمْتُهُاِسْتَحْسَنْتُهُ
GlossFound him nobleConsidered him good
EmphasisQuality foundJudgment formed
Rootك ر مح س ن

The readings can be related in ordinary language, but the textbook distinguishes them. When analyzing a source example, identify which of the two functions is illustrated rather than treating the terms as exact synonyms.