υποθάλπω

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ὑποθᾰ́λπω (hupothálpō, heat inwardly, kindle secretly). By surface analysis, υπο- (ypo-, under) +‎ θάλπω (thálpo, provide comfort).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /i.poˈθal.po/
  • Hyphenation: υ‧πο‧θάλ‧πω

Verb

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υποθάλπω (ypothálpo) (past υπέθαλψα, passive υποθάλπομαι)

  1. to give refuge, support(especially in secret)
    Synonym: προστατεύω (prostatévo)
  2. to incite, foster
    Synonym: υποκινώ (ypokinó)

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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