ἐκτείνω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐκ- (ek-, out) +‎ τείνω (teínō, to stretch).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἐκτείνω (ekteínō)

  1. to stretch out
  2. to prolong, draw out
  3. (passive voice) to lay outstretched
  4. to strain, push to the limit
  5. (grammar) to lengthen a vowel

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