This is the 2941st most frequent Arabic word.
ودفع
"ودفع" means "and he/it paid" or "and he/it pushed."
In this sentence, "دفع" is used as a verb meaning "paid" in the context of financial transactions (specifically rent).
أحمد دفع الإيجار في الوقت المحدد.
Ahmed paid the rent on time.
Here, "دفعت" indicates a physical action of pushing or moving an object, showing its versatility beyond financial contexts.
الرياح دفعت القارب إلى الشاطئ.
The winds pushed the boat to the shore.
In this context, "دفعته" means "drove him" or "motivated him," expressing psychological drive or motivation as opposed to a physical or financial action.