Auftreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auftreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "procure", "obtain" or "track down".

Essential properties of "auftreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auftreiben
Simple past: trieb auf
Participle: aufgetrieben

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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 "auftreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To find or procure something difficult"

Definition: "To find or procure something difficult to obtain."
Translation(s): procure, obtain, track down, rustle up, raise (money)
Synonym(s): beschaffen, ergattern, organisieren
Antonym(s): verlieren, aufgeben
Related word(s): finden, suchen, besorgen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss dringend Geld auftreiben.I urgently need to raise money.
Er hat es geschafft, ein seltenes Buch aufzutreiben.He managed to track down a rare book.
Kannst du ein paar Tickets für das Konzert auftreiben?Can you rustle up some tickets for the concert?

2.) "To make something float or rise"

Definition: "To make something float or rise to the surface."
Translation(s): float, surface, buoy up
Synonym(s): aufsteigen lassen, hochbringen
Antonym(s): untergehen lassen, sinken
Related word(s): schwimmen, treiben, aufsteigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Boot begann langsam zu auftreiben.The boat slowly began to float up.
Er konnte das Holzstück im Wasser auftreiben.He could make the piece of wood float in the water.
Die Luftblase ließ den Ballon auftreiben.The air bubble made the balloon float up.

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