bewilligen
Translation
to grant, to approve, to authorize, to allow
Examples
Die Regierung bewilligte die Subventionen.
The government approved the subsidies.
Man hat ihm den Antrag bewilligt.
His application was granted.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to grant sth. The committee will bewilligen the funds.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to grant sb. sth. They bewilligten him a scholarship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genehmigen, gewähren; Antonyms: ablehnen, verweigern
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) and 'willigen' (to agree), which comes from 'Wille' (will). Literally, to apply one's will to grant something.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'be willing'. If you are willing to do something, you grant or approve it.