πέμπω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unclear. Possibly Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

πέμπω (pémpō)

  1. to send, dispatch
    1. (with accusative of place)
    2. (with adverbs)
    3. (with infinitive of purpose)
    4. to nominate
  2. to send forth; to dismiss
    1. to discharge, shoot
    2. (of words) to utter
  3. to conduct, escort
    1. (with πομπήν (pompḗn)) to conduct or take part in (a procession)
  4. to send as a gift
  5. to produce
  6. (middle voice) to send for
  7. (middle voice) to send in one's service; to cause to be sent

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Further reading

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πέμπω.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpem.bo/
  • Hyphenation: πέ‧μπω
  • Hyphenation: πέμ‧πω

Verb

πέμπω (pémpo) active (past έπεμψα, passive πέμπομαι)

  1. (formal) to send
    Synonym: στέλνω (stélno)

Usage notes

  • Ancient verb, chiefly found in compounds.

Conjugation

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