μεταβάλλω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μετα- (meta-, concerning change of) + βάλλω (bállō, to throw).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

μεταβάλλω • (metabállō)

  1. to throw into a different position, turn quickly or suddenly; to turn, plough (the earth); to change the course of (the river)
    1. to turn about, change, alter
      1. to translate
      2. (with a spoon) to stir
    2. to undergo a change; to come in exchange for or instead of
      1. to vary
      2. to change one's course
  2. to turn around, shift (a load)
    1. to cause to be removed
      1. to order to be paid, remit
    2. to change what is one's own
      1. to exchange
    3. to turn oneself, turn about
      1. to change one's purpose or mind; to change sides
      2. to turn or wheel round; to turn about

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