Mehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "increase", "augment" or "multiply".

Essential properties of "mehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: mehren
  • Simple past: mehrte
  • Participle: gemehrt

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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 "mehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase in quantity or intensity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gewinne der Firma haben sich im letzten Jahr gemehrt.The company's profits have increased in the last year.
  2. Er versucht, sein Wissen durch Lesen zu mehren.He tries to increase his knowledge by reading.
  3. Die Anzahl der Teilnehmer hat sich deutlich gemehrt.The number of participants has significantly increased.

2.) "To spread rumors or news"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gerüchte über den Skandal haben sich schnell gemehrt.The rumors about the scandal quickly spread.
  2. Er hat die Nachricht in der ganzen Stadt gemehrt.He spread the news throughout the city.
  3. Die falschen Informationen mehren sich im Internet.False information is multiplying on the internet.
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