vergeben

Definitions of vergeben
  1. verb
    give as judged due or on the basis of merit
    synonyms: absegnen, bewilligen, erlauben
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    type of:
    bereiten, verpassen
    cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  2. verb
    stop blaming or grant forgiveness
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    types:
    befreien, erlassen
    grant exemption or release to
  3. verb
    give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
    synonyms: abordnen, aufstellen, delegieren, entsenden, weitergeben, zedieren, zuschieben, übertragen
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    besetzen
    select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
    überlassen
    transfer power to someone
    aufbauen, befördern, erheben, gradieren, heben, vermehren, verstärken
    give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    kaltstellen
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
    fehlbesetzen
    cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role
    auszeichnen, bevorzugen, favorisieren, vorziehen
    promote over another
    type of:
    berufen, bestellen, ernennen
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
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