beere

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Latin

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Verb

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beēre

  1. second-person singular present passive subjunctive of beō

Middle Dutch

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Noun

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beere

  1. Alternative spelling of bēre

Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology 1

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From (to ask) +‎ èèrè (explanation), literally to ask for an explanation.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /béè.ɾè/, /bèè.ɾè/

Verb

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béèrè or bèèrè

  1. (transitive, ditransitive) to ask a question, to make an inquiry
    Synonym: ṣe ìbéèrè
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Etymology 2

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Pronunciation

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Ideophone

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bééré

  1. (of an entity) sliding off something at a fast speed
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