ἅπτω

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[edit] Ancient Greek

[edit] Etymology

Unclear. There are a number of competing theories as to the origin of this word. Has been connected to Avestan 𐬁𐬟𐬆𐬥𐬙𐬈 (āfǝnte), 𐬀𐬞𐬀𐬫𐬈𐬌𐬙𐬌 (apayeiti), Latin apiō, apex, and Sanskrit आप्त (āpta). Has also been connected with ἰάπτω (iaptō), I send, drive forth) and ἁφή (aphē), grip).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (Classical): IPA: [haː́ptɔː]
  • (Koine): IPA: [hˈaːpto̞ː]
  • (Byzantine): IPA: [ˈapto]

[edit] Verb

present ἅπτω, future: ἅψω, aorist: ἧψα, perfect: unknown, perfect m/p: ἧμμαι, aorist passive: unknown

  1. I fasten, bind fast
  2. I join
  3. (middle) I fasten myself to, cling to, hang on by, lay hold of, grasp, touch
  4. (middle) I reach the mark
  5. (middle) I engage in, take part in
  6. (middle) I set upon, attack, assail
  7. (middle) I touch, affect
  8. (middle) I grasp with the senses, apprehend, perceive
  9. (middle) I come up to, reach, gain
  10. (middle) I kindle, set on fire

[edit] Inflection

[edit] References

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