υποθάλπω

See also: ὑποθάλπω

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑποθᾰ́λπω (hupothắlpō, heat inwardly, kindle secretly). By surface analysis, υπο- (ypo-, under) +‎ θάλπω (thálpo, provide comfort).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.poˈθal.po/
  • Hyphenation: υ‧πο‧θάλ‧πω

Verb

υποθάλπω • (ypothálpo) (past υπέθαλψα, passive υποθάλπομαι)

  1. to give refuge, support(especially in secret)
    Synonym: προστατεύω (prostatévo)
  2. to incite, foster
    Synonym: υποκινώ (ypokinó)

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • υπόθαλψη f (ypóthalpsi)