εξαίρω

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἐξαίρω (exaírō) from ἐξ (ex) + ἀείρω, αἴρω (aeírō, aírō, lift). Morphologically, from εξ- +‎ αίρω.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /eˈkse.ro/
  • Hyphenation: ε‧ξαί‧ρω

Verb

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εξαίρω (exaíro) (past εξήρα, passive εξαίρομαι) (learned)

  1. to praise, raise in dignity, exalt
    Synonyms: επαινώ (epainó), εγκωμιάζω (egkomiázo), εκθειάζω (ektheiázo)
    Στην ομιλία του εξήρε την προσωπικότητα του απερχόμενου προέδρου.
    Stin omilía tou exíre tin prosopikótita tou aperchómenou proédrou.
    In his speech he praised the personality of the outgoing president.
  2. to magnify, emphasize
    Synonym: τονίζω (tonízo)

Usage notes

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Conjugation

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