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παρακινώ — meaning in English

parakino

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English meaning

encourage verb To give someone confidence, support, or hope.
stimulate verb To encourage activity, growth, or interest.

Senses

παρακινώ is used for these senses in English:

egg on (transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax (a person) to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
encourage To spur on, strongly recommend.
stimulate To encourage into action.

stimulate — full definition

verb To encourage activity, growth, or interest.
verb To arouse a physical or nervous response.

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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

ενθαρρύνω παροτρύνω συνιστώ διεγείρω