No. 236 in Arabic
دفع
The Arabic word "دفع" means "to push" or "to pay."
In a sentence
دفع محمد النقود للبائع.
Mohamed paid the seller money.
The word 'دفع' here is used in the context of payment.
اضطر أحمد إلى دفع الباب بقوة.
Ahmed had to push the door strongly.
The word 'دفع' here is used in the context of physically pushing something.
دفعتهُ رغبتهُ في النجاح إلى الاجتهاد.
His desire for success motivated him to work hard.
The word 'دفع' here is used metaphorically to express motivation or driving force towards achievement.
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