quaero

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I seek, look for
  • I ask, question, inquire, query.
  • I strive for; endeavor; seek to obtain
  • I miss, lack
  • I desire, require, want

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Italic *kʷaizeō derived from Proto-Indo-European *kʷeh₂- (acquire), *kʷoys-, *kʷeys- (see).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kʷoys-, *kʷeys-

Gloss

see

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

見

Emoji
🙈 🪚

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