κατέχω
Pronunciation: /kaˈte.xo/
“κατέχω” is a Greek word. Its 6 meanings in English:
verb
- to possess, to hold (:property)
- to occupy (:territory)
- to hold, to occupy (:position, rank, role, status, title, etc.)
- to occupy (to fill space)
- to have mastery of, to have mastered, to possess (to have proficiency in or knowledge of: language, skill, etc.)
- to possess (of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence)
Etymology
Inherited and learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κατέχω (katékhō). By surface analysis, κατ- (kat-) + έχω (écho).
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