Zuwenden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zuwenden" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn to", "face" or "direct towards".

Essential properties of "zuwenden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zuwenden
  • Simple past: wandte zu
  • Participle: zugewandt

See full conjugation of zuwenden

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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 "zuwenden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Turn or direct towards"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie wandte ihr Gesicht dem Fenster zu.She turned her face to the window.
  2. Der Politiker wandte sich den Wählern zu.The politician turned to the voters.
  3. Bitte wenden Sie Ihre Aufmerksamkeit dem Redner zu.Please direct your attention to the speaker.

2.) "Dedicate time, attention, or resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wandte viel Zeit seinem Hobby zu.He devoted a lot of time to his hobby.
  2. Die Regierung wendet mehr Geld der Bildung zu.The government is dedicating more money to education.
  3. Sie wandte sich intensiv ihren Studien zu.She dedicated herself intensively to her studies.

3.) "Grant or bestow something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gericht wandte dem Kläger Recht zu.The court granted justice to the plaintiff.
  2. Der Verein wandte den Bedürftigen Hilfe zu.The association granted aid to those in need.
  3. Sie wandte ihm ihre volle Unterstützung zu.She gave him her full support.
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