Word Meaning

उकसाने

uksaane

hiverb

Meaning

To incite, provoke, or stimulate; here, to urge or inspire to sing.

Detailed Meaning

In poetic usage, particularly in this verse, the term signifies prompting or stirring the poet to poetic expression. While often meaning to instigate or goad, here the nightingale gently rouses the poet's creative faculties with the arrival of spring.

Etymology

Hindustani verb of Indo-Aryan origin, connected to roots denoting stirring up or lifting.

Usage

In Urdu poetry, it is employed both for emotional incitement toward passion and for artistic inspiration sparked by nature.

Examples

To urge the weeping heart to lamentation.

The breeze began to incite the hidden ember.

Synonyms

भड़कानाउभारनाआमादा करना

Related Words

उकसानाउकसाहटजोश
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