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μεταχειρίζομαι — meaning in English

metacheirizomai

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English meaning

  • exert verb To apply or make use of something, such as force, influence, or effort.
  • treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.

Senses

μεταχειρίζομαι is used for these senses in English:

  • exert (transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
  • treat (transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. [from 14th c.]

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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