Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

ἐξ- (ex-) +‎ αἱρέω (hairéō)

Pronunciation edit

 

Verb edit

ἐξαιρέω (exairéō)

  1. to take out
  2. to pick out, choose, select
  3. to pluck out, draw out, root out
  4. to except
  5. to expel
  6. to remove
  7. to take away
  8. to set free, deliver, rescue
  9. to annul, demolish
  10. to bring to an end, accomplish

Usage notes edit

Unrelated to ἐλεέω (eleéō) despite the related meaning and superficial similarity in the aorist forms.

Conjugation edit

Further reading edit