Dictionary entry

G00404

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

ἀναψύχω

I. "to cool, to revive by fresh air, to refresh", Hom., Eur.:—Pass. "to be revived, refreshed", Il.

2. ναῦς ἀν. "to let" the ships "rest and get dry, relieve" them, Hdt., Xen.; so, ἀν. τὸν ἱδρῶτα "to let" it "dry off", Plut.

3. metaph. c. gen., ἀν. πόνων τινα "to give" him "relief from" toil, Eur.

II. intr. in Act. "to recover oneself, revive", Anth., Babr.