This is the 52nd most frequent Arabic word.
بما
"بما" means "including what," "with what," or "in what (way)."
In this sentence, 'بما' is used to mean 'what', referring to specific actions taken.
أعجبني بما فعلته لتحسين أدائك في الاختبار.
I liked what you did to improve your performance in the exam.
Here, 'بما' is used similarly to 'as' or 'since', explaining the reason for the increased intensity of the discussion.
قد ارتفع صوت النقاش بما أن الموضوع مثير للجدل.
The tone of the discussion has intensified since the topic is controversial.
Here, 'بما' is used to denote 'as' or 'because', linking the idea of thinking deeply to the desire for success.