befürworten
Translation
to advocate, to support, to endorse, to approve of
Examples
Ich befürworte diesen Vorschlag.
I support this proposal.
Der Ausschuss befürwortete die Reformen.
The committee endorsed the reforms.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to advocate for sth., to support sth. The chancellor advocates the new tax.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterstützen, fördern; Antonyms: ablehnen, widersprechen
Etymology
From the prefix be- + für ('for') + Wort ('word'). It literally means 'to put in a word for something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'being FOR a WORD' (für ein Wort), meaning you speak in favour of it.