befördern
German
Etymology
16th century, from be- + fördern. Compare Dutch bevorderen.
Pronunciation
Verb
- to move; to convey; to transport; to carry
- to promote (an employee, soldier, etc.)
- (somewhat dated) to promote (a development)
Conjugation
Synonyms
- (move): bewegen; bringen; transportieren; umschlagen; verfrachten
- (promote a development): fördern; begünstigen; den Weg ebnen; unterstützen
Derived terms
Further reading
- “befördern” in Duden online