Word Meaning
सराहते
saraahte
hiverb
Meaning
Praise, admire, appreciate, or commend.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes the act of expressing admiration, praise, or esteem for someone or something. In this couplet, it describes people commending the lover's exacting aesthetic taste upon seeing how extraordinary the beloved is. Recognizing the beloved's splendor becomes indirect applause for the lover's high and selective standards.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'श्लाघ्' (to praise) through Prakrit 'सराहेइ' (sarāhei) into Hindi-Urdu 'सराहना' / 'سراہنا'.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it often denotes giving due appreciation to literary mastery, elevated taste, or peerless beauty.
Examples
Jo tujh ko dekhte hain mujh ko saraahte hain
Ahl-e-nazar hamesha hunar ko saraahte hain
Synonyms
तारीफ़ करतेदाद देतेप्रशंसा करते
Related Words
सराहनातहसीनदादमुश्किल-पसंदी