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Greek
Etymology
Inherited from Ancient Greek προφυλάσσω (prophulássō, “to keep guard before”).[1] By surface analysis, προ- (pro-) + φυλάσσω (fylásso).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pɾo.fiˈla.so/
- Hyphenation: προ‧φυ‧λάσ‧σω
Verb
προφυλάσσω • (profylásso) (imperfect προφύλαγα/προφύλασσα, past προφύλαξα, passive προφυλάσσομαι, p‑past προφυλάχθηκα/προφυλάχτηκα, ppp προφυλαγμένος)
- (transitive) to protect
- Synonym: προστατεύω (prostatévo)
Conjugation
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