φωνέω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • I produce a sound or tone
  • (of men) I speak loud or clearly; I speak, give utterance, voice
  • I call by name, call
  • I speak, tell of

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek φωνή (sound, voice, tone, word) root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (speak, shine, say, glow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰeh₂-

Gloss

speak, shine, say, glow

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
🗣️ 🗣️ 🙊

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