FIERI, fieri
Sounds Like: FI-eh-ree
Translations: to become, to be made, to happen, to occur, to arise, to be done
From the root: FIERI
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: FIERI is the present passive infinitive of the Latin verb *fio*, which functions as the passive voice of *facio* (to make, to do). It means 'to become' or 'to be made', indicating a change of state or the result of an action. It can also mean 'to happen' or 'to occur', especially in impersonal constructions. It is a semi-deponent verb, meaning it has passive forms but active meanings.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Passive
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
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