Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From χάρις (kháris, grace) +‎ -ίζω (-ízō, denominative verb suffix).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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χᾰρίζω (kharízō)

  1. to show a favor, oblige, gratify, indulge (with a dative)
  2. (in erotic sense) to grant favors (with a dative)
  3. (transitively) to give graciously, forgive
  4. (passive voice, in the perfect) to be dear, acceptable

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: χαρίζω (charízo)

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Greek

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /xaˈɾi.zo/
  • Hyphenation: χα‧ρί‧ζω

Verb

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χαρίζω (charízo) (past χάρισα, passive χαρίζομαι, p‑past χαρίστηκα, ppp χαρισμένος)

  1. to give or offer as a gift
  2. (in the passive voice, informal) to remit, pardon see χαρίζομαι (charízomai)

Conjugation

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Further reading

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