Werben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Werben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to advertise", "to promote" or "to recruit".

Essential properties of "werben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: werben
  • Simple past: warb
  • Participle: geworben

See full conjugation of werben

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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 "werben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To advertise"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unternehmen möchte sein neues Produkt werben.The company wants to advertise its new product.
  2. Er hat versucht, neue Kunden für seine Firma zu werben.He tried to attract new customers for his company.
  3. Sie werben im Fernsehen für das neue Auto.They advertise the new car on television.

2.) "To recruit or attract for a purpose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Armee versucht, neue Soldaten zu werben.The army tries to recruit new soldiers.
  2. Er hat viele Freiwillige für das Projekt geworben.He recruited many volunteers for the project.
  3. Vereine werben oft um junge Mitglieder.Associations often recruit young members.

3.) "To compete for affection or attention"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er warb um ihre Gunst.He sought her favor.
  2. Viele Männer haben um die schöne Frau geworben.Many men courted the beautiful woman.
  3. Er wirbt um die Aufmerksamkeit des Publikums.He seeks the audience's attention.
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