ἐπικαλέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐπι- (epi-, upon) +‎ καλέω (kaléō, to call).

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Verb

ἐπῐκᾰλέω (epikaléō)

  1. to call upon a god, invoke
    1. to invite
    2. (middle voice) to call in as a helper or ally
    3. to call in as witness
    4. (middle voice) to call before one, summon
    5. (middle voice) to challenge
  2. (passive voice) to be called by a surname, be nicknamed
  3. to bring as an accusation against
    1. (with dative of person) to quarrel, dispute with

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