Dictionary entry

ἀσκέω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

** ἀσκέω, -ῶ,

[in LXX: II Mac 15:4*;]

1. to adorn (poët.).

2. to practise, exercise (Hdt., Xen.).

3. to endeavour (Xen., al.): c. inf., Ac 24:16.†