λατρεύω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From λατρεύς (latreús, hired servant) +‎ -εύω (-eúō).

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λατρεύω (latreúō)

  1. to work for hire or pay, to be in servitude, serve
  2. to be subject to, to be bound or enslaved
  3. to serve the gods with prayers and sacrifices

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Ancient Greek λατρεύω (latreúō, serve as a slave; serve gods with prayers).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /laˈtɾe.vo/
  • Hyphenation: λα‧τρεύ‧ω
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Verb[edit]

λατρεύω (latrévo) (past λάτρεψα, passive λατρεύομαι)

  1. to worship, adore

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