ἐκτείνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐκ- (ek-, “out”) +‎ τείνω (teínō, “to stretch”).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἐκτείνω • (ekteínō)

  1. to stretch out
  2. to prolong, draw out
  3. (passive voice) to lay outstretched
  4. to strain, push to the limit
  5. (grammar) to lengthen a vowel

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