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derėti

Pronunciation: [dʲɛ¹ˈrʲeːtʲɪ]

“derėti” is a Lithuanian word. Its 6 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to be suited, be fit
  2. to be acceptable
  3. to agree upon; to make a contract
  4. to bargain, bet
  5. to be on good terms
  6. to be fruitful; to yield a good harvest

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰer- (“to hold”). Cognates include Sanskrit धरति (dhárati) and Latin firmus. See also Lithuanian darna (“harmony”).

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