γλείφω — meaning and conjugation pattern

Meaning

to lick (with the tongue); to suck up to, flatter

Key forms

These forms are for γλείφω in the active voice.

TenseFirst-person singular (“I”)
Presentγλείφω
Imperfectέγλειφα
Simple past (aorist)έγλειψα
Simple futureθα γλείψω

How to use the conjugation model

Compare the active column of αλείφω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.

Keep the stems and stress shown above for γλείφω. Use the example to compare person endings. A similar pattern does not mean that every alternative or expression in the example applies to this verb.

Use the active forms of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. Alternative forms and imperatives can differ.

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