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Anwenden Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anwenden" is used as verb with the meaning of "use", "apply" or "employ".
Essential properties of "anwenden"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: anwenden
- Simple past: wandte an
- Participle: angewendet
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "anwenden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Use for a specific purpose"
- Definition: "To use or employ something for a specific purpose."
- Translation(s): use, apply, employ
- Synonym(s): verwenden, benutzen, einsetzen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): Anwendung, anwendbar
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen diese Methode anwenden, um das Problem zu lösen.
- Bitte wenden Sie das Medikament zweimal täglich an.
- Der Lehrer wendet verschiedene Lehrmethoden an.
2.) "Put knowledge/skill into practice"
- Definition: "To put knowledge or a skill into practice."
- Translation(s): apply, put into practice, utilize
- Synonym(s): praktizieren, umsetzen
- Related word(s): Anwendung, Praxis
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie muss das Gelernte in der Praxis anwenden.
- Wir wenden die neuen Regeln ab sofort an.
- Er wendet seine Erfahrung im neuen Job an.
3.) "Direct/focus towards a goal"
- Definition: "To direct or focus something towards a specific goal."
- Translation(s): direct, focus, dedicate
- Synonym(s): richten, ausrichten
- Related word(s): Anwendung, Richtung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie wendet ihre Aufmerksamkeit dem Problem an.
- Wir müssen unsere Energie auf dieses Projekt anwenden.
- Er wendet seine Fähigkeiten für einen guten Zweck an.