Greek Word Study
ἀρέσκω
aréskō
G700
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G700
KJV Translations
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Derivation / Root
probably from G142 (αἴρω) (through the idea of exciting emotion);
Definition of aréskō
ἀρέσκω (aréskō) — to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
Word Origin
This word comes probably from G142 (αἴρω) (through the idea of exciting emotion); See the root word: G142 (αἴρω).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from ἀρέσκω.
αἴρω
aírō
G142
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H05375) to expiate sin
ἀνθρωπάρεσκος
anthrōpáreskos
G441
man-courting, i.e. fawning
ἀρεσκεία
areskeía
G699
complaisance
ἀρεστός
arestós
G701
agreeable; by implication, fit
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