Strong’s definition
properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
KJV gloss list in the source
[idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would.
Source pronunciation notation: khaw-fates'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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