μοιάζω
Lemma: μοιάζω
Translation: to look like; to resemble; to seem (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὁμοιάζω (homoiázō), from ὅμοιος (hómoios, 'similar')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'mimic' - when something μοιάζει with something else, it mimics its appearance
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in everyday conversation for comparisons and observations
Easily Confused With
Explanation: μοιάζω means 'to look like' while μοιράζω means 'to share/distribute'
Notes: Remember μοιάζω has to do with appearance/similarity, while μοιράζω involves distribution