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Forms matching ζω

1 recorded interpretation in the Core 100. A sentence may be needed to choose the right meaning.

FormVerbInterpretationPerson
ζωζωPresentI

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Search results for “ζω”

2,224 matching entries

αραβίζω

Use αράβιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αράβισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αραβίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αραβίζω → αράβισα → θα αραβίσω
Imperfect: αράβιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αραδιάζω

to line up, to organise (UK), organize (US); to arrange, enumerate

transitive

Use αράδιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αράδιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αραδιάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of δαμάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αραδιάζω → αράδιασα → θα αραδιάσω
Imperfect: αράδιαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αράζω

to anchor, moor; to park

colloquial

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.

Follow the active pattern of τρομάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αράζω → άραξα → θα αράξω
Imperfect: άραζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ἀράζω

Polytonic spelling of αράζω.

See the standard spelling αράζω

αραχνιάζω

to become covered in cobwebs, fill with cobwebs (usually through disuse or abandonment); to become dull, become boring, have enough of

intransitive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αραχνιάζω → αράχνιασα → θα αραχνιάσω
Imperfect: αράχνιαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρβαλίζω

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αργάζω

to tan (leather); to tan, beat

transitive

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αριθμίζω

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αριστερίζω

to lean to the left, be a left-winger

intransitive

Use αριστέριζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αριστέρισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αριστερίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αριστερίζω → αριστέρισα → θα αριστερίσω
Imperfect: αριστέριζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρκουδίζω

to crawl (like a bear, especially an infant)

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρμαθιάζω

to string (beads, onions, etc); to bunch (onions, keys, etc)

transitive

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρμενίζω

to sail (to travel aross water); to wander

intransitive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρμενίζω → αρμένισα → θα αρμενίσω
Imperfect: αρμένιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρμόζω

to be proper, to suit, to befit, to be suitable; to fit

Use άρμοζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and άρμοσα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αρμόσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of εφαρμόζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρμόζω → άρμοσα → θα αρμόσω
Imperfect: άρμοζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρμυρίζω

alternative form of αλμυρίζω (almyrízo)

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρπάχνω

alternative form of αρπάζω (arpázo)

Follow the active pattern of δείχνω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρπάχνω → άρπαξα → θα αρπάξω
Imperfect: άρπαχνα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρπίζω

rare

Use άρπιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and άρπισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αρπίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρπίζω → άρπισα → θα αρπίσω
Imperfect: άρπιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρρεβωνιάζω

alternative form of αρραβωνιάζω (arravoniázo)

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρτύζω

alternative form of αρταίνω (artaíno)

Variant present stem; keep αρτύζω in the present. The active perfective uses άρτυσα / αρτύσω.

Follow the active pattern of αρταίνω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρχαΐζω

archaize

Use αρχάιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αρχάισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αρχαΐσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρχαΐζω → αρχάισα → θα αρχαΐσω
Imperfect: αρχάιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρχινάω

alternative form of αρχίζω (archízo)

colloquial

Use the active column with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep its spelling, stress and prefix; do not copy the example verb’s stem.

Follow the active pattern of ξεκινάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρχινάω → αρχίνησα → θα αρχινήσω
Imperfect: αρχινούσα, αρχίναγα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρχινίζω

alternative form of αρχίζω (archízo)

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρχινίζω → αρχίνισα → θα αρχινίσω
Imperfect: αρχίνιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αρωματίζω

to (add) scent, perfume; to flavour (UK), flavor (US)

transitive

Use αρωμάτιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αρωμάτισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αρωματίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αρωματίζω → αρωμάτισα → θα αρωματίσω
Imperfect: αρωμάτιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασιανίζω

Use ασιάνιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ασιάνισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ασιανίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασιανίζω → ασιάνισα → θα ασιανίσω
Imperfect: ασιάνιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασκημίζω

alternative form of ασχημίζω (aschimízo)

Use ασκήμιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ασκήμισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ασκημίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασκημίζω → ασκήμισα → θα ασκημίσω
Imperfect: ασκήμιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασπρίζω

to whiten, whitewash; to turn white, whiten

intransitive · transitive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασπρίζω → άσπρισα → θα ασπρίσω
Imperfect: άσπριζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασπροκιτρινίζω

Use ασπροκιτρίνιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ασπροκιτρίνισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ασπροκιτρινίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασπροκιτρινίζω → ασπροκιτρίνισα → θα ασπροκιτρινίσω
Imperfect: ασπροκιτρίνιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασφαλίζω

to insure

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασφαλίζω → ασφάλισα → θα ασφαλίσω
Imperfect: ασφάλιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ασχημίζω

to disfigure, deform, uglify

Use ασχήμιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ασχήμισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ασχημίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ασχημίζω → ασχήμισα → θα ασχημίσω
Imperfect: ασχήμιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ατενίζω

to stare, to glare

Use ατένιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ατένισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ατενίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ατενίζω → ατένισα → θα ατενίσω
Imperfect: ατένιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ατιμάζω

disgrace; rape, ravish

Use ατίμαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ατίμασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ατιμάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of δαμάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ατιμάζω → ατίμασα → θα ατιμάσω
Imperfect: ατίμαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ατμίζω

fume; vape

Use άτμιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and άτμισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ατμίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ατμίζω → άτμισα → θα ατμίσω
Imperfect: άτμιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αττικίζω

to Atticise (UK), Atticize (US)

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αυγάζω

to shine, to illuminate

Literary: to shine or illuminate. Use αύγαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αύγασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αυγάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of αγοράζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αυγάζω → αύγασα → θα αυγάσω
Imperfect: αύγαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αυγατίζω

alternative form of αβγατίζω (avgatízo)

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αυθαδιάζω

to be insolent/saucy/cheeky, to cheek

Use αυθαδίαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αυθαδίασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αυθαδιάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of δαμάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αυθαδιάζω → αυθαδίασα → θα αυθαδιάσω
Imperfect: αυθαδίαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αυλακιάζω

alternative form of αυλακώνω (avlakóno)

Use αυλάκιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αυλάκιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αυλακιάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of δαμάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αυλακιάζω → αυλάκιασα → θα αυλακιάσω
Imperfect: αυλάκιαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αυλακίζω

alternative form of αυλακώνω (avlakóno)

Use αυλάκιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αυλάκισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αυλακίσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of ανθίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αυλακίζω → αυλάκισα → θα αυλακίσω
Imperfect: αυλάκιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.