οἰκειόω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • οἰκηϊόω (oikēïóō) Ionic

Etymology

From οἰκεῖος (oikeîos) + -όω (-óō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

οἰκειόω • (oikeióō)

  1. to make one's own, claim as one's own, appropriate
  2. to make someone one's friend
  3. (middle voice) to win someone's favor or affection, conciliate
  4. (passive voice) to be made friendly, be closely united
  5. (Byzantine) to entrust

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