Greek semantic domain
Learn
In English the term learn is used in two principal senses: (1) to acquire information and (2) to acquire understanding. This latter area of meaning is treated in Domain source subdomain 032.
Source hierarchy
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027001
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027002
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027003
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027004
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027005
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027006
- Child: SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027007
Advanced domain details
- Domain ID
SDBC-DOMAIN-UBS-GRK-027- Source code
- 027
- Level
- 1
- Scheme
- UBS Greek Lexical Domains
Member senses (84)
- ἀγράμματοςuneducated, unlearned
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pertaining to one who has not acquired a formal education (referring primarily to formal training)
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000062-01 - ἀγρεύωto trap, to catch off guard, to catch in a mistake
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(figurative extension of meaning of term meaning literally: ‘to hunt, to trap,’ not occurring in the NT) to acquire information about an error or fault, with the purpose of causing harm or trouble
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000064-01 - ἀγρυπνέωto be alert, to be on the lookout for, to be vigilant
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(a figurative extension of meaning of ἀγρυπνέω ‘to keep oneself awake,’ not occurring in the NT) to make an effort to learn of what might be a potential future threat
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000069-01 - ἀκριβόωto learn exactly, to find out accurately, to ascertain
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to acquire information in an exact and accurate manner or to acquire information which is exact and accurate
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000194-01 - ἀμαθήςuneducated, unlearned, ignorant
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pertaining to one who has not acquired a formal education, and hence with the implication of being stupid and ignorant[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000259-01 - ἀναγνωρίζωto make recognized, to make known again
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to cause oneself to be recognized or to be known again
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000321-01 - ἀναζητέωto seek, to search, to try to find out by looking for
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to try to learn the location of something by searching for it (presumably somewhat more emphatic or goal-directed than in the case of ζητέω[a] ‘to try to learn where something is,’ semantic domain 27.41)
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000329-01 - ἀναζώννυμιto get one’s mind ready for action, to be ready to learn and to think, to be alert
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(an idiom, literally: to bind up the loins of the mind) to prepare oneself for learning and thinking
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000330-01 - ἀνακρίνωto examine carefully, to investigate, to study thoroughly
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to try to learn the nature or truth of something by the process of careful study, evaluation and judgment
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000351-01 - ἀνευρίσκωto find by searching, to look for and find
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to learn the location of something by intentional searching
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000432-01 - ἀπαίδευτοςuneducated, foolish, ignorant
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pertaining to that which or one who fails to reflect formal instruction or training
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000521-01 - ἀπόλλυμιto lose, to no longer know where something is
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to become unaware of the location of something[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000617-04 - ἀφοράωto learn about, to find out about
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to acquire information, with focus presumably upon the source of such information
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000870-02 - βλέπωto beware of, to watch out for, to pay attention to
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(figurative extension of meaning of βλέπω[a] ‘to see,’ semantic domain 24.7) to be ready to learn about future dangers or needs, with the implication of preparedness to respond appropriately
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-000999-03 - γινώσκωto learn, to find out
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to acquire information by whatever means, but often with the implication of personal involvement or experience
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001110-02 - γινώσκωto know, to become acquainted with, to be familiar with
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to learn to know a person through direct personal experience, implying a continuity of relationship
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001110-03 - γράμμαlearning, education, scholarship
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(pl; των n) the body of information acquired in school or from the study of writings
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001134-05 - γραμματεύςscholar, teacher
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a person who has acquired a high level of education in a certain body of literature or discipline
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001135-02 - γρηγορέωto be alert, to be watchful, to be vigilant
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(a figurative extension of meaning of γρηγορέω[a] ‘to stay awake,’ semantic domain 23.72) to be in continuous readiness and alertness to learn
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001140-02 - διαγινώσκωto learn about accurately, to get detailed information, to examine thoroughly
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to obtain accurate and thorough information about[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001246-01 - διανοίγωto open someone’s mind, to cause someone to be open-minded
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(idioms, literally: to open the mind, and: to open the heart) to cause someone to be willing to learn and evaluate fairly
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001287-03 - διερωτάωto learn about, to find out about by inquiry
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to acquire information by questioning[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001347-01 - δοκιμάζωto test, to examine, to try to determine the genuineness of, testing
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to try to learn the genuineness of something by examination and testing, often through actual use
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001399-01 - δοκιμασίαexamination, testing
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act of trying to learn the genuineness of something by examination and testing, often through actual use
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001400-01 - δοκιμήto test, to examine, to try to determine the genuineness of, testing
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to try to learn the genuineness of something by examination and testing, often through actual use
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001401-01 - δοκίμιονto test, to examine, to try to determine the genuineness of, testing
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to try to learn the genuineness of something by examination and testing, often through actual use
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001402-01 - δράσσομαιto catch, to trap, to seize, to learn in order to seize
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(figurative extension of meaning of δράσσομαι ‘to catch, to seize,’ not occurring in the NT) to learn something about someone, with the purpose of seizing, arresting, or overcoming
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001425-01 - ἐγκάθετοςspy, secret agent
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(derivative of ἐγκάθημαι ‘to lie in a crouched position,’ not occurring in the NT) one whose task it is to obtain information surreptitiously
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001477-01 - εἰςto learn about, to find out, to come to know
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(an idiom, literally: to come into knowledge) to acquire information about something, with emphasis upon the process involved
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001533-18 - ἐκζητέωto make a careful search, to seek diligently to learn, to make an examination
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to exert considerable effort and care in learning something
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001578-01 - ἐκπειράζωto test, to examine, to put to the test, examination, testing
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to try to learn the nature or character of someone or something by submitting such to thorough and extensive testing
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001610-01 - ἐκπειράζωto try to trap, to attempt to catch in a mistake
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to obtain information to be used against a person by trying to cause someone to make a mistake
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001610-02 - ἐξεραυνάωto make a careful search, to seek diligently to learn, to make an examination
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to exert considerable effort and care in learning something
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001844-01 - ἐξετάζωto try to find out, to make a diligent effort to learn
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to engage in a careful search in order to acquire information, though primarily by inquiry
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001847-01 - ἐπέχωto pay attention to, to keep on the lookout for, to be alert for, to be on one’s guard against
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to be in a continuous state of readiness to learn of any future danger, need, or error, and to respond appropriately
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001924-01 - ἐπιγινώσκωto learn about, to find out about
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to acquire information, probably in a somewhat more exact or detailed form and perhaps with focus upon what is learned (compare semantic domain 27.2)
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001937-03 - ἐπιγινώσκωto recognize
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to identify newly acquired information with what had been previously learned or known
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001937-04 - ἐπίγνωσιςto learn about, to find out, to come to know
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(an idiom, literally: to come into knowledge) to acquire information about something, with emphasis upon the process involved
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001938-03 - ἐπιζητέωto seek, to search, to try to find out by looking for
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to try to learn the location of something by searching for it (presumably somewhat more emphatic or goal-directed than in the case of ζητέω[a] ‘to try to learn where something is,’ semantic domain 27.41)
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001950-01 - ἐπιλαμβάνομαιto catch, to trap, to seize, to learn in order to seize
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(figurative extension of meaning of ἐπιλαμβάνομαι[a] ‘to grasp,’ semantic domain 18.2) to learn something about someone, with the purpose of seizing, arresting, or overcoming
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-001966-03 - ἐραυνάωto try to learn, to search, to try to find out, to seek information
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to attempt to learn something by careful investigation or searching
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002055-01 - εὐγενήςwillingness to learn, to be open-minded, to be noble-minded
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a willingness to learn and evaluate something fairly
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002115-02 - εὑρίσκωto learn the whereabouts of something, to find, to discover, to come upon, to happen to find
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to learn the location of something, either by intentional searching or by unexpected discovery
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002161-01 - εὑρίσκωto learn, to find out, to discover
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to learn something previously not known, frequently involving an element of surprise
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002161-02 - ζητέωto try to learn where something is, to look for, to try to find
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to try to learn the location of something, often by movement from place to place in the process of searching
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002225-01 - ζητέωto try to learn, to search, to try to find out, to seek information
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to attempt to learn something by careful investigation or searching
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002225-02 - ζήτησιςsearching out, seeking information, investigation
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attempting to learn something by careful investigation or searching
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002227-01 - θηρεύωto trap, to catch off guard, to catch in a mistake
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(figurative extension of meaning of term meaning literally ‘to hunt,’ ‘to trap,’ not occurring in the NT) to acquire information about an error or fault, with the purpose of causing harm or trouble
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002345-01 - ἰδιώτηςlayman, ordinary person, amateur
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a person who has not acquired systemic information or expertise in some field of knowledge or activity
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002404-01 - καθοράωto learn about, to perceive clearly
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to acquire definite information, and with focus upon the process of perception
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002535-01 - καμμύωto refuse to learn, to refuse to recognize
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(an idiom, literally: to close the eyes) to be unwilling to learn and to evaluate something fairly
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002581-01 - καρδίαto close someone’s mind, to make someone unable to learn
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(an idiom, literally: to maim the heart) to cause someone to be unwilling to learn
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002592-05 - καταδιώκωto seek for, to search, to go looking for diligently
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to try to learn the location of an object by diligently following after or tracking down
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002623-01 - καταλαμβάνωto learn about, to find, to find out about, to discover
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to acquire definite information, with the possible implication of effort
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002650-06 - κατάσκοποςspy, secret agent
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(derivative of κατασκοπέω to observe secretly, semantic domain 24.50) one whose task it is to obtain information surreptitiously
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002694-01 - καυστηριάζωto refuse to listen to one’s conscience, to be completely insensitive to
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(an idiom, literally: to be seared in the conscience, or: to be seared as to one’s conscience) to be unwilling to learn from one’s conscience
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-002753-01 - λόγιοςlearned, cultured
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pertaining to one who has learned a great deal of the intellectual heritage of a culture
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003072-02 - μαθητήςdisciple, pupil
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(derivative of μανθάνω[a] ‘to learn, to be instructed,’ semantic domain 27.12) a person who learns from another by instruction, whether formal or informal[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003124-02 - μανθάνωto learn, to be instructed, to be taught
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to acquire information as the result of instruction, whether in an informal or formal context
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003154-01 - μανθάνωto learn, to come to realize
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to learn from experience, often with the implication of reflection
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003154-02 - μυέωto learn a secret
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to learn the secret of something through personal experience or as the result of initiation
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003356-01 - ὁδηγέωto lead someone to know, to guide someone in learning
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(a figurative extension of meaning of ὁδηγέω[a] ‘to lead, to guide,’ semantic domain 15.182) to guide someone in acquiring information[source note 1]
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003497-02 - ὁράωto learn about, to find out about
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to acquire information, with focus upon the event of perception
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003615-06 - ὀφθαλμόςto refuse to learn, to refuse to recognize
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(an idiom, literally: to close the eyes) to be unwilling to learn and to evaluate something fairly
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003693-07 - παγιδεύωto trap, to catch off guard, to catch in a mistake
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(figurative extension of meaning of a term meaning literally ‘to hunt,’ ‘to trap,’ not occurring in the NT) to acquire information about an error or fault, with the purpose of causing harm or trouble
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003706-01 - παραιτέομαιto refuse to pay attention to, to avoid, to pay no attention to
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to not pay attention to
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003769-02 - παρακολουθέωto trace, to investigate carefully, to diligently check out
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(a figurative extension of meaning of παρακολουθέω ‘to follow,’ not occurring in the NT) to make an extensive effort to learn the details and truth about something
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003777-02 - παρακύπτωto try to learn, to desire to learn
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(a figurative extension of meaning of παρακύπτω[b] ‘to stoop and look into,’ semantic domain 24.13) to make considerable effort in order to try to find out something
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003779-03 - παραλαμβάνωto learn from someone, to learn about a tradition, to learn by tradition
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to acquire information from someone, implying the type of information passed on by tradition
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003780-03 - πειράζωto test, to examine, to put to the test, examination, testing
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to try to learn the nature or character of someone or something by submitting such to thorough and extensive testing
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003888-01 - πειράζωto try to trap, to attempt to catch in a mistake
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to obtain information to be used against a person by trying to cause someone to make a mistake
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003888-02 - πειρασμόςexamination, testing
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act of trying to learn the nature or character of someone or something by submitting such to thorough and extensive testing
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003890-01 - πηρόωto close someone’s mind, to make someone unable to learn
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(an idiom, literally: to maim the heart) to cause someone to be unwilling to learn
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-003987-01 - προλαμβάνωto detect, to surprise, to catch, to be discovered
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to learn something by surprise
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004200-01 - προσέχωto pay attention to, to keep on the lookout for, to be alert for, to be on one’s guard against
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to be in a continuous state of readiness to learn of any future danger, need, or error, and to respond appropriately
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004240-01 - πυνθάνομαιto learn about, to find out about by inquiry
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to acquire information by questioning
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004344-02 - πωρόωto cause to be completely unwilling to learn, to cause the mind to be closed
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(a figurative extension of meaning of πωρόω ‘to harden,’ not occurring in the NT) to cause someone to be completely unwilling to learn and to accept new information
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004359-01 - πώρωσιςunwillingness to learn, mental stubbornness, closed mind
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stubborn unwillingness to learn
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004360-01 - σκοπέωto beware of, to watch out for, to pay attention to
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(figurative extension of meaning of σκοπέω[a] ‘to notice carefully,’ semantic domain 24.32) to be ready to learn about future dangers or needs, with the implication of preparedness to respond appropriately
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004552-02 - σκοπέωto be aware of, to be concerned about, to consider
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to exert effort in continually acquiring information regarding some matter, with the implication of concern as to how to respond appropriately
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004552-03 - σπερμολόγοςignorant show-off, charlatan
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(a figurative extension of meaning of a term based on the practice of birds in picking up seeds) one who acquires bits and pieces of relatively extraneous information and proceeds to pass them on with pretense and show
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004593-01 - συνείδησιςto refuse to listen to one’s conscience, to be completely insensitive to
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(an idiom, literally: to be seared in the conscience, or: to be seared as to one’s conscience) to be unwilling to learn from one’s conscience
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004798-03 - συνοράωto learn about, to find out about
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to acquire information, with focus upon the event of perception
SDBC-GRK-SENSE-004832-01 - ψηλαφάωto feel around for, to grope for, to try to find
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(a figurative extension of meaning of ψηλαφάω[a] ‘to touch, to feel,’ semantic domain 24.76) to make an effort, despite difficulties, to come to know something, when the chances of success in such an enterprise are not particularly great
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