Old English · verb
ymbhweorfan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class III
- IPA
- /ymbˈxwe͜or.fɑn/[ymbˈʍe͜orˠ.vɑn]
- Syllables
- ymb · ˈxwe͜or · fɑn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- cultivate
Meaning
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to turn around, to revolve
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to turn something around
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to go about, over, or through something; to revolve around something
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to encompass something
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to go about one's business
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to attend to something, to cultivate something
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | ymbhweorfe | ymbhwearf |
| 2nd singular | ymbhwierfst | ymbhwurfe |
| 3rd singular | ymbhwierfþ | ymbhwearf |
| Plural | ymbhweorfaþ | ymbhwurfon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | ymbhweorfe | ymbhwurfe |
| Plural | ymbhweorfen | ymbhwurfen |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ymbhweorfan |
| Inflected infinitive | ymbhweorfenne |
| Imperative singular | ymbhweorf |
| Imperative plural | ymbhweorfaþ |
| Present participle | ymbhweorfende |
| Past participle | ymbhworfen |
All forms (14)
Etymology
From ymb- + hweorfan.
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