Word Meaning
पावे
paave
hiverb
Meaning
May find, obtain, or attain (archaic/subjunctive form of to find).
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or poetic subjunctive form of the Hindustani verb 'pānā' (to find, obtain, or attain). In the provided couplet, it forms the compound construction 'qarār pāve' (to find rest or peace), questioning how the restless longing of a lover could possibly attain tranquility amid endless distractions.
Etymology
Sanskrit प्राप्नोति (prāpnoti) / प्रापयति (prāpayati) through Prakrit pāvaï into Old Hindi/Braj/Rekhta pāvai/pāve.
Usage
A frequent feature of early and classical Rekhta/Urdu ghazal, where older grammatical endings in '-e' served metric necessity and traditional lyrical idiom.
Examples
Kyun kar paave sukuun dil-e-muztar
Jo dhuundhe so paave
Synonyms
पाएमिलेहासिल करे
Related Words
पानापायापावेगा