angleichen
adjust
etwas so machen, dass es zu etwas anderem passt oder fast gleich ist.
The German word "angleichen" is a verb composed of the prefix "an-" and the verb "gleichen".
- gleichen means "to resemble," "to be alike," or "to equal."
"angleichen" means "to adapt," "to adjust," or "to align" — that is, to make something similar or compatible with something else.
Similar words:
- anpassen (to adjust, adapt)
- vereinheitlichen (to standardize)
- harmonisieren (to harmonize)
Difference:
- "angleichen" often implies making things more similar or bringing them into alignment.
- "anpassen" is more general "adjustment" to fit conditions.
- "vereinheitlichen" focuses on unifying or standardizing.
- "harmonisieren" includes making things work together smoothly or in harmony.
In summary, "angleichen" is about reducing differences by adaptation or alignment.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Regeln den neuen Gegebenheiten angleichen.verb
We must adjust the rules to the new circumstances.
Man sollte das Niveau angleichen.verb
One should adjust the level.
Die Preise wurden an die steigenden Kosten angeglichen.verb
The prices were adjusted to the rising costs.
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