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διαβάζω

Pronunciation: /ðʝaˈvazo/

“διαβάζω” is a Greek word. Its 7 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to read (look at and interpret letters or other information that is written)
  2. to be able to read, be literate
  3. to study (review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them)
  4. to coach, instruct (help to study)
  5. to read (be able to recognise or interpret)
  6. to read (speak aloud words, especially during service)
  7. to bless, exorcize (to confer blessing upon or rid of demons)

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek διαβάζω (diabázō), simplification of Ancient Greek διαβιβάζω (diabibázō, “to transmit, to send on”). By surface analysis, δια- (“through”) + βιβάζω (“cause to mount”), βιβάζω being the causative of βαίνω (baínō, “to go”). Cognate with Mariupol Greek дъавазу (ðavazu).

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