ἀντέχω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to hold out, keep
  • to withstand, endure, persevere
  • to prevail, be prevalent
  • (in the middle) to cling to, adhere to, keep close to
  • (in the middle) to support, care for
  • (in the middle) to resist

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἔχω (hold, bring, carry, bear, have, I have, detain, grasp, I own, keep).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἔχω

Gloss

hold, bring, carry, bear, have, I have, detain, grasp, I own, keep

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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