Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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ἐξ- (ex-) +‎ αἱρέω (hairéō)

Pronunciation

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Verb

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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

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

Conjugation

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Further reading

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