ἵζω

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See also: -ίζω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *hízdō, from Proto-Indo-European *sísdeti, reduplicated imperfective form of Proto-Indo-European *sed- (sit). Cognates include Sanskrit सीदति (sī́dati), Latin sīdō and Umbrian 𐌔𐌉𐌔𐌈𐌖 (sisθu). Compare ἕζομαι (hézomai).

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Verb

ἵζω (hízō)

  1. (transitive) to cause to sit, seat, place
  2. (transitive, 1st aorist) to set up
  3. (intransitive) to sit, sit down
  4. (intransitive) to sit still, be quiet
  5. (intransitive) to sink
  6. (intransitive) to settle down

Usage notes

From a nonexistent active present *ἕζω (passive ἕζομαι) the following forms seem to be produced (later forms):

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