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purloin in Greek

purloin in Greek is κλέβω — purloin means (formal) To steal something, often by betraying someone's trust.

purloin in Greek

κλέβω
verb
Pronounced: klevo
(transitive, usually, formal, or, humorous) To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.

What does "purloin" mean?

  1. verb (formal) To steal something, often by betraying someone's trust.
    "Probably my acquaintance, Mr Blank, therefore, would have been able, if he had so wished to do, to purloin the papers which he mentioned."
  2. verb (formal) To steal.
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purloin in a sentence

  • Probably my acquaintance, Mr Blank, therefore, would have been able, if he had so wished to do, to purloin the papers which he mentioned.

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What is "purloin" in Greek?
"purloin" in Greek is κλέβω. purloin means: (formal) To steal something, often by betraying someone's trust.
How do you pronounce κλέβω?
"purloin" in Greek is κλέβω, pronounced "klevo".
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