[ˈniː.tɔr], [ˈniː.tor]
OrigoFrom niteō (“I shine”) + -or.
- conjugation-3, deponentto bear or rest upon something, lean on
“Ambae te opsecramus, aram amplexantes hanc tuam lacrumantes, genibus nixae” — We both entreat you, clinging to this altar of yours in tears and resting upon our knees
“Ramoso stipite nixus” — Leaning upon a branchy log
- conjugation-3, deponentto be supported by; to rely on; to trust; to be based on
“Quorum consilio atque auctoritate nitatur” — [so as to] be supported by their advise and their reputation
“Nunc si ita sunt quae speras, sustinebimus nos et spe qua iubes nitemur” — Now if things are as you hope, I shall keep going and trust to the hope which you tell me to trust
- conjugation-3, deponentto press forward, advance
- conjugation-3, deponentto mount, climb, ascend; fly
- conjugation-3, deponentto strain in giving birth; bring forth
- conjugation-3, deponent, figurativelyto strive, struggle, exert oneself, make an effort, labor, endeavor
“Omnīs hominēs quī sēsē student praestāre cēterīs animālibus summā ope nītī decet nē vītam silentiō trānseant veluti pecora” — It is suitable for all who wish to be better than animals to struggle with their best effort in order not to go through life in silence like cattle.
- conjugation-3, deponent, figurativelyto try to prove, contend in argument, argue
- conjugation-3, deponent, figurativelyto rest, rely, depend upon
“Se ita a patribus maioribusque suis didicisse, ut magis virtute quam dolo contenderent aut insidiis niterentur” — The Helvetii had learned from their fathers and ancestors to fight their battles with great virtue, not deception or by relying on trickery
- declension-3, masculinebrightness, splendor, lustre, sheen
- declension-3, masculinesleekness, good looks, beauty, glamour
- declension-3, masculineneatness, smartness, elegance, brilliancy
- declension-3, masculinesplendor, elegance, polish, grace
- declension-3, masculinedignity, excellence
Formaenītor(canonical) · nītī(infinitive, present) · nīsus sum(active, perfect) · nīxus sum(active, perfect) · nītor(active, first-person, indicative, present, singular) · nīteris(active, indicative, present, second-person, singular) · nītere(active, indicative, present, second-person, singular) · nītitur(active, indicative, present, singular, third-person) · nītimur(active, first-person, indicative, plural, present) · nītiminī(active, indicative, plural, present, second-person) · nītuntur(active, indicative, plural, present, third-person) · nītēbar(active, first-person, imperfect, indicative, singular) · nītēbāris(active, imperfect, indicative, second-person, singular) · nītēbāre(active, imperfect, indicative, second-person, singular) · nītēbātur(active, imperfect, indicative, singular, third-person) · nītēbāmur(active, first-person, imperfect, indicative, plural) · nītēbāminī(active, imperfect, indicative, plural, second-person) · nītēbantur(active, imperfect, indicative, plural, third-person) · nītar(active, first-person, future, indicative, singular) · nītēris(active, future, indicative, second-person, singular)