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+# διώκω/diōkō
+This word is an action. It is a verb.
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+* This word can mean to persecute someone. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone treating a second person cruelly. Often the first person does not like the religion or beliefs of the second person.
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+* This word can mean to pursue someone.
+    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about following a person and wanting to harm them.
+    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about following a person in a friendly way.
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+* This word can mean to do something that is like moving quickly or running toward someone or something.
+    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about a person trying hard to achieve something. 
+    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about an eager desire for something