capio

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I take, I capture, I catch, I seize, I take captive, I storm
  • I take on
  • I hold, I contain
  • I occupy, I possess
  • I take hold of, I take possession of, I possess
  • I take in, I comprehend, I understand
  • I reach usually indicates traveling by sea
  • I take in, I receive
  • I get, I receive said of property, value, money
  • I captivate, I charm, I fascinate, I enchant

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Italic *kapiō inherited from Proto-Indo-European *kh₂pyéti, *keh₂p- (seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keh₂p-

Gloss

seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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