Anweisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anweisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "instruct", "direct" or "assign".

Essential properties of "anweisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: anweisen
Simple past: wies an
Participle: angewiesen

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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 "anweisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To instruct, direct"

Definition: "To give instructions or direct someone to do something."
Translation(s): instruct, direct, assign, order
Synonym(s): befehlen, anordnen, instruieren
Antonym(s): bitten, fragen
Related word(s): Anweisung, Anleiter

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chef hat ihn angewiesen, das Projekt zu leiten.The boss instructed him to lead the project.
Sie wurde angewiesen, die Dokumente zu überprüfen.She was instructed to check the documents.
Er wies die Mitarbeiter an, pünktlich zu sein.He instructed the employees to be punctual.

2.) "Allocate funds/resources"

Definition: "To allocate funds or resources to a specific person or purpose."
Translation(s): allocate, assign, instruct (to pay), transfer (money)
Synonym(s): zuteilen, zuweisen
Antonym(s): entziehen, verweigern
Related word(s): Zuweisung, Zuteilung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung hat Mittel für das Projekt angewiesen.The government has allocated funds for the project.
Er wies das Geld für die Renovierung an.He allocated the money for the renovation.
Die Bank hat den Betrag angewiesen.The bank has transferred the amount.

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