αὐξάνω

See also: αυξάνω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewg-. Cognate with Latin augeo, English wax, German wachsen. The present tense system includes a N progressive aspect marker.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

αὐξάνω • (auxánō)

  1. to make grow, increase
  2. to promote, honour, exalt

Inflection

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