ஆராய்

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-South Dravidian *ārāy. Equivalent to a compound of ஆர் (ār) +‎ ஆய் (āy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aːɾaːj/

Verb

ஆராய் • (ārāy) (transitive)

  1. to investigate, scrutinize, examine, explore
    Synonym: சோதி (cōti)
  2. to consider, deliberate upon
    Synonym: ஆலோசி (ālōci)
  3. to seek, search for
    Synonyms: நாடு (nāṭu), தேடு (tēṭu)
  4. to set the pitch of a musical instrument
    Synonym: சுருதிசேர் (curuticēr)

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