Meaning
to invoke (to call to mind for some purpose); to cite (to mention by way of explanation)
rare · transitive
Key forms
These forms are for επικαλούμαι in the middle/passive voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | επικαλούμαι |
| Imperfect | επικαλούμουν |
| Simple past (aorist) | επικαλέστηκα |
| Simple future | θα επικαλεστώ |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the middle/passive column of αρνούμαι (Conjugation II — Pattern B). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for επικαλούμαι. 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 επικαλούμουν for an ongoing or repeated past action and επικαλέστηκα for a completed one. After θα or να, use επικαλεστώ for a completed action. Follow the middle/passive endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.
Open the example conjugation table →