εξαίρω

See also: ἐξαίρω, εξαιρώ, and ἐξαιρῶ

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐξαίρω (exaírō) from ἐξ (ex) + ἀείρω, αἴρω (aeírō, aírō, lift). Morphologically, from εξ- + αίρω.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eˈkse.ro/
  • Hyphenation: ε‧ξαί‧ρω

Verb

εξαίρω (exaíro) (simple past εξήρα, passive εξαίρομαι) (learned)

  1. praise, raise in dignity, exalt
    Στην ομιλία του εξήρε την προσωπικότητα του απερχόμενου προέδρου.
    Stin omilía tou exíre tin prosopikótita tou aperchómenou proédrou.
    In his speech he praised the personality of the outgoing president.
    Synonyms: επαινώ (epainó), εγκωμιάζω (egkomiázo), εκθειάζω (ektheiázo)
  2. magnify, emphasize
    Synonym: τονίζω (tonízo)

Usage notes

  • Not to be confused with εξαιρώ (exairó, exclude, I make exception) /e.kseˈro/ from ancient ἐξαιρέω, ἐξαιρῶ (exairéō, exairô).

Conjugation

  • αίρω (aíro, lift)
  • έξαρση f (éxarsi, elevation, prominence)
  • Not related to εξαίρεση f (exaíresi, exception)
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