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διαλέγω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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    From δια- (dia-) +‎ λέγω (légō).

    Pronunciation

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    Verb

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    δῐᾰλέγω (dĭălégō)

    1. to choose, gather, pick (out), select

    Usage notes

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    The middle form διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) is a deponent in its own right.

    Inflection

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    Further reading

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    Greek

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    Etymology

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    Inherited from Ancient Greek διαλέγω (dialégō), from δια- (dia-) +‎ λέγω (légo) (sense "choose" of ancient λέγω (légō)).
    For the passive voice sense "discuss", a learned internal borrowing from Ancient Greek διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) (sense "say, tell" of ancient λέγω (légō))

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ðʝaˈle.ɣo/, /ði̯aˈle.ɣo/
    • Hyphenation: δι‧α‧λέ‧γω

    Verb

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    διαλέγω (dialégo) (past διάλεξα, passive διαλέγομαι, p‑past διαλέχτηκα, ppp διαλεγμένος)

    1. to choose, select, pick out

    Conjugation

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    Synonyms

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