διαφορέω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From δῐᾰ- (dia-, in different directions, asunder) +‎ φορέω (phoréō, to wear; to hold, possess, bear).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

διαφορέω (diaphoréō)

  1. Synonym of δῐᾰφέρω (diaphérō, to spread abroad, disperse)
    1. carry away
    2. plunder
    3. tear in pieces
    4. (passive voice) (of ice) break up
  2. Synonym of δῐᾰφέρω (diaphérō, to carry across from one place to another)
  3. (medicine)
    1. (passive voice) dissipate by evaporation, perspiration, etc.
    2. discuss, disperse by drugs or treatment
    3. exhaust by dissipating, weaken
  4. (passive voice) dispute, debate
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