German word

befürworten

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈfyːɐ̯vɔɐ̯tən/

Meaning

  • verbsupport

Example

Viele Experten befürworten die neue Regel.

Many experts support the new rule.

Illustration for befürworten (support)

More examples

Der Vorstand befürwortet den Vorschlag.

The board supports the proposal.

Core concept

A speaker stands before a group, placing a proposed measure on the favorable side and giving reasons for it.

Common phrases

  • den Vorschlag befürworten

    support the proposal

  • diese Lösung befürworten

    support this solution

  • öffentlich befürworten

    publicly support

Similar words

zustimmen: To agree with another person's opinion or proposal.
unterstützen: To help a person, project, or proposal succeed through action or resources.
sich aussprechen für: To publicly declare support for a particular proposal or position.
billigen: To officially approve and accept a proposal or measure.

Definition in German

etwas befürworten bedeutet, eine Idee oder Maßnahme öffentlich zu unterstützen und dafür Argumente anzuführen

Word origin

Befürworten derives with the prefix be- from Fürwort, a historical noun for advocacy or a recommendation.

Usage tips

  • Befürworten takes a direct accusative object, as in 'eine Regel befürworten', rather than a prepositional object with für.

Other meanings

  • approveverb

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