philein

Lemma: φιλέω

verb verb
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Definition

To love; to have affection for; to like, be fond of. In the middle voice (φιλέομαι) it often means “to be fond of” or “to be dear to,” and can in some uses express being loved.

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Grammatical Analysis

"philein"

Verb type: standard

Tense: present

Voice: active

Mood: infinitive

Person: n/a

Number: n/a

Related Forms of φιλέω

5 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

φιλεί present, active, indicative, singular, 3rd φιλέω present, active, indicative, singular, 1st phileitai present, middle/passive, indicative, singular, 3rd phileis present, active, indicative, singular, 2nd φιλοῦμαι present, middle/passive, indicative, singular, 1st

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