γεύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *ǵews-. Cognates include Old English ċēosan (English choose), Latin gustō,, Sanskrit जुषते (juṣate).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

γεύω • (geúō)

  1. to give to taste
  2. to feed
  3. (middle voice) to taste
  4. (middle voice) to eat
  5. (middle voice) to try, experience, examine
  6. (middle voice) to partake, enjoy

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