billigen
approve
Etwas als gut, richtig oder in Ordnung ansehen und damit einverstanden sein.
The German word "billigen" is a verb that means "to approve", "to endorse", or "to condone". It comes from the noun "Billigkeit", which refers to fairness or reasonableness in a matter. "Billigen" is often used in the context of approving a decision, proposal, or action. Similar words in German include "genehmigen" (to authorize), "zustimmen" (to agree), and "akzeptieren" (to accept).
The difference lies in nuances: "genehmigen" implies official approval, while "billigen" can suggest a more informal endorsement. "Zustimmen" is often about agreement, and "akzeptieren" implies acceptance even if there might be reservations.
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Examples
Wir billigen das Vorgehen nicht.verb
We do not approve of the procedure.
Alle Mitglieder billigen den Vorschlag.verb
All members approve the proposal.
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