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

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Also especially before a vowel, the-.

Origin of theo-

<Greek, combining form of theós

Words nearby theo-

Nigger of the Narcissus, The, “The Night Before Christmas”, Night Watch, The, The Nutcracker, nuts and bolts, the, theo-, Theobald, theobromine, The Occident, theocentric, Theoclymenus

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How to use theo- in a sentence

I want to paint what I feel,” he said to Theo, “and feel what I paint.
Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind|Nick Mafi|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In letters to Theo, Vincent would preach to younger brother the virtues of life.
Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind|Nick Mafi|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a letter written to Theo in December 1883, Van Gogh expressed his reason for writing.
Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind|Nick Mafi|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For those keeping score, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it went to Antioco Carillo and Theo Small.
Gay Weddings Come to Las Vegas’s Elvis Chapel|John L. Smith|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A 1985 episode “Theo and the Joint” of The Cosby Show featured a “found stash” in a high school textbook.
‘Silicon Valley’ and the Return of Stoner Television|Rich Goldstein|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Same as last year, Cousin Robert," answered Theo cheerfully.
Tristram of Blent|Anthony Hope
"Well, they're just wonderin' who's goin' to do the kickin'," said Theo.
Tristram of Blent|Anthony Hope
But whether he jested or not, Theo was always inclined to listen to him with some degree of serious belief.
Theo|Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
Theo stroked him softly, raising her eyes quite seriously to Mr. Oglethorpe's face.
Theo|Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
Her tone was such a strange one that Theo lifted her face with a faint, startled look.
Theo|Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for theo-

theo-

before a vowel the-

combining form

indicating God or godstheology

Word Origin for theo-

from Greek theos god

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