κηρύσσω

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From Proto-Hellenic *kāruťťō, from the stem of κῆρῠξ (kêrux, herald) and Proto-Hellenic *-yō (verbal suffix).

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κηρύσσω (kērússō)

  1. to be a herald or auctioneer
  2. to make a proclamation as herald
  3. (transitive) to summon by herald
  4. (transitive) to proclaim, announce
  5. (transitive) to command someone publicly to do something (with infinitive or dative of thing)
  6. (New Testament) to preach the gospel

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ciˈɾi.so/
  • Hyphenation: κη‧ρύσ‧σω

Verb[edit]

κηρύσσω (kirýsso) (past κήρυξα, passive κηρύσσομαι, p‑past κηρύχθηκα/κηρύχτηκα, ppp κηρυγμένος)

  1. to preach
  2. to declare, announce, call (war, a strike)

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