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ἀθλέω

ἀθλέω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Verb

ᾱ̓θλέω (āthléō) (Epic, Attic, Koine)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) to contend for a prize, combat, wrestle [+dative = with or against someone]
  2. to be an athlete, contend for a prize in games
    • Simonides of Ceos 149.C

Inflection

Derived terms

Related terms

  • ἀεθλεύω (aethleúō), ᾱ̓θλεύω (āthleúō)

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