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Adeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Adeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "ennoble", "knight" or "elevate to nobility".
Essential properties of "adeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: adeln
- Simple past: adelte
- Participle: geadelt
regulartransitive
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 "adeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To ennoble someone by granting a noble title"
- Definition: "To grant a noble title to someone, elevating their social status."
- Translation(s): ennoble, knight, elevate to nobility
- Synonym(s): nobilitieren, erheben
- Antonym(s): entadeln
- Related word(s): Adel, adelig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der König hat ihn für seine Verdienste geadelt.
- Sie wurde für ihre Leistungen im Sport geadelt.
- Das Buch wurde von der Kritik geadelt.
2.) "To enhance the quality or prestige of something"
- Definition: "To improve the quality or reputation of something, making it more prestigious."
- Translation(s): ennoble, dignify, elevate, enhance, lend prestige to
- Synonym(s): veredeln, verbessern
- Antonym(s): verschlechtern
- Related word(s): Ehre, Ruhm
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Preis adelt das Werk.
- Diese Auszeichnung adelt seine Karriere.
- Der Erfolg adelt das Unternehmen.