ἐφέλκω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From ἐπι- (epi-) +‎ ἕλκω (hélkō).

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Verb

ἐφέλκω (ephélkō)

  1. to draw on, drag or trail after, lead
  2. to bring on, bring in its train
  3. to drink off
  4. (middle voice) to draw to oneself, attract
  5. (middle voice) to draw or pull over
  6. (middle voice) to bring on consequences
  7. (middle voice) to assume

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