verleihen meaning and definition in german

Verb

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class 1 strong, third-person singular simple present verleiht, past tense verlieh, past participle verliehen, past subjunctive verliehe, auxiliary haben

1. to award (someone an honor, a medal, etc); to confer (a title or degree upon someone) (jemandem) die Doktorwürde verleihen — to confer a doctorate (upon someone) Er hat diesem Unteroffizier das Eiserne Kreuz verliehen.‎

   He awarded the non-commissioned officer the Iron Cross.

2. to lend (something to someone, for a finite period of time) Ich verleihe meine Zahnbürste grundsätzlich nicht.‎

   On principle, I never lend out my toothbrush.

3. to vest (a power in someone), a give (a right to someone) (jemandem) das Wahlrecht verleihen — to enfranchise (someone)