ἐντείνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐν- (en-) +‎ τείνω (teínō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἐντείνω • (enteínō)

  1. to stretch or strain tight
  2. (middle voice) to string one's bow
  3. to keep taut
  4. to tie tight
  5. (figurative) to strain, exert
  6. to exert oneself, be vehement
  7. to stretch out at or against
  8. to put into verse

Conjugation

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: εντείνω (enteíno)

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