Heranziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heranziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "consult", "refer to" or "draw upon".

Essential properties of "heranziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: heranziehen
  • Simple past: zog heran
  • Participle: herangezogen

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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 "heranziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To consult or utilize as a resource"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten Experten heranziehen, um das Problem zu lösen.We should consult experts to solve the problem.
  2. Er wurde als Zeuge herangezogen.He was called upon as a witness.
  3. Für die Berechnung ziehen wir aktuelle Daten heran.For the calculation, we use current data.

2.) "To pull something or someone closer"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er zieht den Stuhl heran, um sich zu setzen.He pulls the chair closer to sit down.
  2. Sie zieht das Kind heran, um es zu umarmen.She pulls the child closer to hug it.
  3. Ich ziehe den Tisch heran, damit wir essen können.I pull the table closer so we can eat.

3.) "To raise or bring up a child"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie zieht ihre Kinder alleine heran.She raises her children alone.
  2. Er zieht die Welpen liebevoll heran.He lovingly raises the puppies.
  3. Die Eltern ziehen ihre Kinder streng heran.The parents raise their children strictly.
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