κρατέω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

• κρετέω (Aeolic)

Etymology

From κράτος "power, might"

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA: /kratéɔː/
• (Koine) IPA: /kraˈteo/

Verb

κρατέω (krateō) future: κρατήσω

1. I rule, command
2. I conquer, prevail, gain the upper hand
3. I seize, hold

References

• LSJ
• LSJ
• Strong’s concordance number: G2902