ἐλπίζω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐλπίς (elpís, hope) +‎ -ίζω (-ízō). Alternatively, the root ἐλπίδ- "hope" from ἐλπίς has merged with the *y progressive aspect marker in the present tense system.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἐλπίζω (elpízō)

  1. to hope for, to look for, expect
    1. (of evils) to look for, fear
    2. (with present infinitive) to think, deem, suppose, believe
    3. (with dative) to hope in

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