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αποκρίνομαι — meaning in English

apokrinomai

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English meaning

answer noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.

Senses

αποκρίνομαι is used for these senses in English:

answer To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
answer (obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

answer — full definition

noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

απάντηση απόκριση λύση ανταπάντηση απόκρουση ανταποκρίνομαι ανταπαντώ αποκρούω απαντώ