Ancient Greek edit

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Etymology edit

From συν- (sun-, with) +‎ βαίνω (baínō, to come, go).

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Verb edit

συμβαίνω (sumbaínō)

  1. to stand with the feet together
    1. to stand with or beside, so as to assist
    2. to meet
  2. (most commonly, figuratively) to come together, come to an agreement, come to terms
    1. to agree with, be on good terms with
    2. (of things) to coincide, correspond with
    3. to fall to one's lot
  3. (of events) to come to pass, fall out, happen
    1. (joined with adverbs or adjectives) to turn out in a certain way
    2. (of consequences) to come out, result, follow
      1. (of logical conclusions) to result, to follow

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Descendants edit

  • Greek: συμβαίνω (symvaíno)

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