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Notes: It is possible that δημηγορέω implies somewhat greater formality than διαλέγομαι[b], but it is impossible to determine this on the basis of NT usage.

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Constructions: δημηγορέω; δῆμος; ἀγοράζω

Sense 1: to address, to make a speech

Semantic entry: 33.26

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Language Levels

Definition: to speak in a somewhat formal setting and probably implying a more formal use of language{N:001}

ACT 12:21: RV ACT 12:21 · LV ACT 12:21 · Read together ACT 12:21

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OET-RV ACT 12:21

21 On the agreed day, Herodes, dressed in his royal garments and seated on his throne, started to address them.

OET-LV ACT 12:21

21 And on_the_appointed day, the Haʸrōdaʸs, having _dressed _in the_royal clothing, having _sat _down on the tribunal, was _publicly _addressing to them.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

δημηγορέω

Form 1

Sense 1: to address, to make a speech