ἀρκέω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to ward off, keep off
  • (+ dative) to defend
  • to assist, succour
  • to be strong enough, am sufficient, suffice
  • to suffice, am enough for, satisfy
  • to be enough, be strong enough, avail, hold out
  • (passive) to be satisfied with

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂erk- (guard, protect, hold, shut in), *h₂erk- (guard, protect, hold, shut in).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂erk-

Gloss

guard, protect, hold, shut in

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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