Meaning
to take advantage of, to avail oneself of [with από (apó, + accusative) or accusative or (learnedly) genitive] (to make beneficial use of)
Key forms
These forms are for επωφελούμαι in the middle/passive voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | επωφελούμαι |
| Imperfect | επωφελούμουν |
| Simple past (aorist) | επωφελήθηκα |
| Simple future | θα επωφεληθώ |
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 επωφελούμαι. 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 -ούμαι pattern with the key forms below. The verb means to benefit or take advantage of something, usually with από. The -ούμουν imperfect can sound formal.
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