περιβάλλω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From περῐ- (peri-, around) +‎ βᾰ́λλω (bállō, to throw).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

περῐβᾰ́λλω (peribállō)

  1. to throw round, about, or over, put on or over
    1. (figuratively) to put round or upon a person, to invest them with
  2. (reversely, with dative of object) to surround, encompass, enclose with
  3. (with accusative) to encompass, surround
    1. to fetch a compass round, double
  4. (middle voice) to bring into one's power, aim at
    1. to appropriate mentally, comprehend
    2. to cloak or veil in words
  5. to throw beyond, beat in throwing, to beat, excel, surpass

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