Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἀνα- (ana-, on, up) +‎ ἅπτω (háptō, touch, fasten, ignite).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ᾰ̓νᾰ́πτω (anáptō)

  1. (transitive, ditransitive) bind or make fast to
    1. (middle voice, transitive) moor, form a close connection with, confer, to fasten to oneself
    2. (passive voice) be fastened to, cling
    3. (transitive) hang up in a temple, offer up
    4. (figuratively, transitive) attach to, ascribe, refer
  2. (transitive) light up, kindle
    1. (intransitive) to be lighted up, ignited

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