போற்று

Tamil

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /poːrːʊ/, [poːtrɯ]

Verb

போற்று • (pōṟṟu)

1. (transitive) to praise, applaud
2. to worship
3. to protect, cherish, keep with great care
4. to nourish
5. to guard against
6. to adhere, hold fast to
7. to entertain, treat with regard
8. to desire
9. to consider
10. to understand, pay attention to
11. to gather together

Noun

போற்று • (pōṟṟu)

1. protection
2. praise, invocation

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “போற்று”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press