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Herausfordern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herausfordern" is used as verb with the meaning of "challenge", "provoke" or "dare".
Essential properties of "herausfordern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: herausfordern
- Simple past: forderte heraus
- Participle: herausgefordert
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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 "herausfordern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To challenge or provoke someone"
- Definition: "To invite someone to compete or fight, to provoke."
- Translation(s): challenge, provoke, dare
- Synonym(s): provozieren, reizen
- Antonym(s): beruhigen, besänftigen
- Related word(s): Herausforderung, herausfordernd
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wollte mich zu einem Duell herausfordern.
- Das schwierige Projekt wird uns herausfordern.
- Sie liebt es, andere Menschen herauszufordern.
2.) "To stimulate someone to improve"
- Definition: "To stimulate someone to improve or surpass themselves."
- Translation(s): challenge, stimulate, motivate
- Synonym(s): anregen, motivieren
- Antonym(s): entmutigen, hemmen
- Related word(s): Herausforderung, herausfordernd
📝 Some usage examples:
- Diese Aufgabe wird dich wirklich herausfordern.
- Der Lehrer versucht, seine Schüler zu herausfordern.
- Ein guter Trainer wird dich immer herausfordern.