theo-

a combining form meaning “god,” used in the formation of compound words:
theocrat.

theo-

combining_form

Origin of theo-¹

< Greek, combining form of theós

Origin of theo-¹

from Greek theos god

I want to paint what I feel,” he said to Theo, “and feel what I paint.

In letters to Theo, Vincent would preach to younger brother the virtues of life.

In a letter written to Theo in December 1883, Van Gogh expressed his reason for writing.

For those keeping score, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it went to Antioco Carillo and Theo Small.

A 1985 episode “Theo and the Joint” of The Cosby Show featured a “found stash” in a high school textbook.

"Same as last year, Cousin Robert," answered Theo cheerfully.

"Well, they're just wonderin' who's goin' to do the kickin'," said Theo.

But whether he jested or not, Theo was always inclined to listen to him with some degree of serious belief.

Theo stroked him softly, raising her eyes quite seriously to Mr. Oglethorpe's face.

Her tone was such a strange one that Theo lifted her face with a faint, startled look.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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