γράφω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (Homeric) to scratch, cut into
  • to draw, sketch, paint
  • to write
  • to write down, propose a law
  • (middle)
  • (perfect passive) be written down, be in written form

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *grəpʰō derived from Proto-Indo-European *gerbʰ- (scratch, carve), *gerbʰ- (scratch, carve).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gerbʰ-

Gloss

scratch, carve

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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