χάρη

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Ancient Greek χάρις (kháris). Also see χάριν (chárin, because of, preposition) and χάρις f (cháris, grace).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈxa.ɾi/
  • Hyphenation: χά‧ρη

Noun[edit]

χάρη (chárif (plural χάρες)

  1. favour (UK), favor (US) (a deed in which help is voluntarily provided)
    Synonym: (a favour returned) αντίχαρη (antíchari)
  2. pardon (releasing order)
  3. grace

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