φορέω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Frequentative of φέρω (phérō); from Proto-Hellenic *pʰoréyō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰoréyeti. Cognate with Sanskrit भारयति (bhāráyati).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

φορέω (phoréō)

  1. to bear repeatedly or habitually
  2. to wear (clothing, armor, etc.)
  3. to bear, show, have (a certain feature or quality of mind or body)
  4. (passive) to be borne along, be stormtossed
  5. (passive) to be carried away, be shifted
  6. (middle) to fetch for oneself, fetch regularly

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