κερνάω — meaning in English

English meaning

• shout verb To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.
• treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.

Senses

κερνάω is used for these senses in English:

• shout (Australia, New Zealand, slang) To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
• treat (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.]

shout — full definition

1. verb To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.
2. noun A loud cry or call.
3. noun British informal: someone's turn to pay for a round of drinks.

treat — full definition

1. verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
2. verb To give medical care to a person or condition.
3. verb To pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment as a gift.
4. noun Something special and enjoyable, often a snack or small gift.

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