ἔλδομαι

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (with infinitive) I wish, long
  • (with genitive) I long for
  • (with accusative) I desire

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *welh₁- (choose, wish, want, desire).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*welh₁-

Gloss

choose, wish, want, desire

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

欲

Emoji

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