καταχέω

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From κατα- (kata-, downwards) +‎ χέω (khéō, to pour).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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κᾰτᾰχέω (katakhéō)

  1. to pour down, on, in
  2. to shower upon
  3. to throw down, cast down,
  4. (middle voice) to let fall

Usage notes

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Like χέω (khéō), the present and imperfect does not contract ε with ο or ω.

Inflection

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Derived terms

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References

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