This is the 2555th most frequent Arabic word.
استشهد
"استشهد" means "to be martyred" or "to cite/quote as evidence," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'استشهد' is used to indicate 'cited' or 'used as evidence', showing an academic or formal usage of the term.
استشهد المؤرخ بما ذكره في الكتب القديمة.
The historian cited what was mentioned in the ancient books.
Here, 'استشهد' is used to mean 'was martyred,' referring to the loss of life in a noble cause, often for one's country or beliefs.
استشهد الجندي دفاعاً عن وطنه.
The soldier martyred defending his homeland.
In this instance, 'استشهد' signifies 'quoted' or referenced literature, used in a context of literary citation.