ἡβάω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ἥβη (hḗbē, youth; vigor; pubes) +‎ -ᾰ́ω (-ắō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἡβᾰ́ω • (hēbắō)

  1. to be in the prime of youth, adolescence; to be young
  2. to be pubescent, attain the age of puberty; reach adulthood; grow up into a mature young adult
  3. (figurative) to be fresh, vigorous, youthful, like an adolescent; possess the energy and vigor characteristic of a passionate young man

Inflection

  • ἥβη (hḗbē)
  • ἡβητήρ (hēbētḗr)
  • ἡβητής (hēbētḗs)
  • ἡβητικός (hēbētikós)
  • ἡβικός (hēbikós)

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