κρατύνω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • καρτῡ́νω (kartū́nō)Epic

Etymology

From κράτος (krátos) +‎ -ῡ́νω (-ū́nō)

Pronunciation

 

Verb

κρᾰτῡ́νω • (krătū́nō)

  1. (transitive) to strengthen
  2. (passive voice) to become strong
  3. (transitive) to harden
  4. to rule, govern [with genitive or accusative]
  5. to become master, get possession [with genitive ‘of’]
  6. (transitive) to hold, exercise (power)
  7. (transitive) to ply or throw (a missile) stoutly

Conjugation

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