αἱρέω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European root *ser- meaning "to take, to grasp".

Pronunciation

 

Verb

αἱρέω • (hairéō)

uncontracted form of αἱρῶ (hairô, to hang)
  1. (transitive) to take, grasp, seize
  2. (transitive) to win, gain
  3. (transitive) to convict, win a conviction
  4. (figuratively, transitive) to grasp with the mind, understand
  5. (middle, transitive) to take for oneself, choose
  6. (middle, transitive) to prefer

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