πρεσβεύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

πρέσβυς (présbus) +‎ -εύω (-eúō)

Pronunciation

 

Verb

πρεσβεύω • (presbeúō)

  1. (intransitive) to be the elder or eldest
  2. to take the first place, be best
  3. to rank before, take precedence of [with genitive]
  4. to rule over [with genitive]
  5. (transitive) to place (someone or something) as eldest or first, to put first in rank
  6. to pay honor or worship
  7. (passive voice) to hold the first place
  8. to serve an ambassador
  9. to negotiate (e.g. peace) as an ambassador
  10. (middle voice) to send ambassadors

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