مَتَاتٌ

signifies مَا يُمَتّ بِهِ; (K;) i. e., That whereby one seeks to bring himself near [to another], or, to approach [to him], or, to advance himself in [his] favour; or to gain access [to him]. (TA.) طَلَبَ إِلَيْهِ الَمَتاتَ [He sought the means of drawing near to him, or, of advancing himself in his favour, &c.: or he sought access to him]. (TA.) [See also ↓ مَاتَّة, which signifies the same.]