ὀρθόω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To set upright, raise up (something or someone that has fallen down)
  • (transitive) To straighten
  • (metaphorical) To restore to health or happiness
  • (transitive) To exalt, honor; to make famous
  • (transitive) To correct
  • (transitive) To bring to a happy end; (passive) To succeed, prosper, flourish

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ὀρθός (straight, correct, true, correction, upright, ortho, right).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὀρθός

Gloss

straight, correct, true, correction, upright, ortho, right

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