ἐλπίζω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἐλπίς (elpís, hope) +‎ -ίζω (-ízō). Alternatively, the root ἐλπίδ- "hope" from ἐλπίς has merged with the *y progressive aspect marker in the present tense system.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ἐλπίζω (elpízō)

  1. to hope for, to look for, expect
    1. (of evils) to look for, fear
    2. (with present infinitive) to think, deem, suppose, believe
    3. (with dative) to hope in

Inflection

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References

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