ἐπικεῖσθαι

Lemma: ἐπίκειμαι

verb (deponent; middle/passive only... verb (deponent; middle/passive only)
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Definition

To lie upon or rest on (something), be placed on top of. Of burdens or circumstances, to press upon or weigh on; in the middle, to be set upon or attack, and in the passive, to be laid upon or imposed.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐπικεῖσθαι"

Verb type: standard (-ω verb), not a -μι verb

Tense: present

Voice: middle (deponent in common usage)

Mood: infinitive

Person: not applicable (infinitive)

Number: not applicable (infinitive)

Related Forms of ἐπίκειμαι

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