ἐπιστρέφω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἐπι- (epi-, upon) +‎ στρέφω (stréphō, to turn).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō)

  1. to turn about, turn round, wheel about
    1. to turn towards
      1. (intransitive) to turn oneself towards
    2. to turn or convert from an error, to correct, make to repent
      1. (intransitive) to repent
    3. to curve, twist
  2. (middle voice, passive voice, especially in second aorist) to turn oneself around, turn about
    1. to go back and forth
    2. to turn the mind towards, pay attention to
    3. (perfect passive participle) earnest, vehement

Inflection

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Further reading

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