begründen

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German begründen (“to found", "solidify”). The figurative meaning of reason cromes from Grund.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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  1. to make an argument for something, to justify, to give a reason
  2. to establish, to found

Conjugation

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