ἀρκέω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂erk-. Cognates include Old Armenian արգել (argel, obstacle) and Latin arceō.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ᾰ̓ρκέω (arkéō)

  1. to ward off, keep off
  2. (+ dative) to defend
  3. to assist, succour
  4. to be strong enough, am sufficient, suffice
  5. to suffice, am enough for, satisfy
  6. to be enough, be strong enough, avail, hold out
  7. (passive) to be satisfied with

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