vereinnahmen
Translation
to collect (money), to monopolize, to captivate, to appropriate
Examples
Der Staat vereinnahmt hohe Steuern.
The state collects high taxes.
Sie versucht, ihn völlig für sich zu vereinnahmen.
She tries to completely monopolize him.
Seine Rede vereinnahmte das Publikum.
His speech captivated the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to collect sth. The state collects taxes.
((sb.)) to monopolize/captivate sb. She completely monopolizes him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to collect, to monopolize, to captivate; Antonyms: to spend, to release
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (completion, change) + 'ein-' (in) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take in completely for oneself'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking in' (einnehmen) something completely (ver-), like the government taking in taxes or a person taking over someone's attention.