verrichten
Translation
to perform, to carry out, to do, to execute
Examples
Er muss seine Arbeit verrichten.
He has to perform his work.
Der Handwerker verrichtet gute Arbeit.
The craftsman does good work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perform sth. He has to perform his work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erledigen, ausführen, tun
Etymology
The prefix 'ver-' often indicates completion or change. 'richten' means 'to direct' or 'to set right'. So, 'verrichten' means to direct something to its completion.
Memory Tips
Think of 'verrichten' as a more formal way of saying 'to do' or 'to perform', especially for duties and tasks. Imagine a verdict ('ver-') being carried out rightly ('richt-en').