ἀρήγω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵ- (to straighten, right oneself). Cognates include Proto-Germanic *rōkijaną (to take care of), Latin regō (to rule, govern) (Ancient Greek ὀρέγω (orégō, to reach, stretch out).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀρήγω (arḗgō)

  1. to aid, succour in war
  2. to ward off, prevent, avert

Inflection

Derived terms

  • ἀρηγών (arēgṓn)
  • ἀρωγή (arōgḗ)
  • ἀρωγός (arōgós)

Further reading

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