No. 500 in Tamil
ஏவ
The Tamil word "ஏவ" means "command" or "order."
In a sentence
அந்த சிப்பாய் குண்டு ஏவினான்.
The soldier launched the missile.
In this sentence, "ஏவ" (evu) is used to denote the action of launching or sending forth something, indicating a precise and controlled motion.
நீ அட்டை ஏவாமல் கவனம் செலுத்து.
Focus without throwing the board.
Here, "ஏவ" refers to the act of throwing, specifically urging someone not to perform this action.
அவர்கள் ஏவிய அறிவுரைகள் சொர்க்கம் போல இருந்தது.
The advice they sent forth was heavenly.
In this instance, "ஏவ" is figuratively used to describe issuing or sending out instructions, demonstrating its metaphorical flexibility in usage.
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