διώκω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Beekes claims it is of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

δῐώκω (diṓkō)

  1. to make to run, set in quick motion
    1. to pursue a person, to chase, hunt
      1. to be a follower of a person, attach oneself to
    2. to pursue an object, seek after
    3. to pursue an argument, to describe
  2. to drive or chase away
  3. to drive, impel, speed
    1. (seemingly intransitive) to drive, drive on, gallop, speed, run
    2. to urge, impel
  4. (law) to prosecute, bring an action against
  5. to persecute

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Greek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek διώκω (diṓkō).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ðiˈo.ko/
  • Hyphenation: δι‧ώ‧κω

Verb

διώκω (dióko) (past δίωξα, passive διώκομαι)

  1. to persecute
  2. to seek
  3. (law) to prosecute

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