φιλοτιμέομαι
fē-lo-tē-me'-o-mī
verb
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Middle voice from a compound of φίλος (G5384) and τιμή (G5092)
middle voice from a compound of G5384 and G5092; to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something):—labour, strive, study.
Outline
- to be fond of honour
- to be actuated by love of honour
- from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass
- to be ambitious
- to strive earnestly, make it one's aim