πελάζω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to approach
  • (transitive) to bring near

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek πέλας (near, nearby) root from Proto-Indo-European *pelh₂- (flat, drive, approach, spread out, be flat, be broad, thrust, strike, move, stir, swing, shake, broad, plain).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pelh₂-

Gloss

flat, drive, approach, spread out, be flat, be broad, thrust, strike, move, stir, swing, shake, broad, plain

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