befürworten

/bəˈfyːɐ̯vɔʁtn̩/

verb C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: befürwortet
past: befürwortete
perfect: hat befürwortet

Meaning

to advocate, to support
- Die Mehrheit befürwortet den Plan.
  
  The majority supports the plan.
- Viele Bürger befürworten den Bau des neuen Parks. Nur wenige sind dagegen.
  
  Many citizens support the building of the new park. Only a few are against it.

Similar words

anpreisen

Anpreisen is to tout or talk up something (often a product, with a sales-pitch tone); befürworten is to advocate or support something (an idea, a policy) on its merits.

empfehlen

Befürworten is to advocate for something, arguing in its favor; empfehlen is simply to recommend it.

Practice

1 What does befürworten mean?

2 Fill the gap: Die Mehrheit ___ den Plan.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches befürworten?

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Last updated 2026-09-24