verwahren
Translation
to keep safe, to store, to guard
Examples
Ich verwahre den Schmuck im Safe.
I keep the jewellery in the safe.
Er verwahrte sich gegen die Vorwürfe.
He defended himself against the accusations.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to keep sth. safe Ich verwahre den Schmuck im Safe.
sichAkk ((gegen+4)) to defend oneself against sth. Er verwahrte sich gegen die Vorwürfe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufbewahren (to store), lagern (to store), sichern (to secure); Antonyms: wegwerfen (to throw away)
Etymology
From the prefix ver- (intensive) + wahren (to keep, to preserve). It implies keeping something very securely.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a stronger form of 'wahren' (to preserve). Imagine 'truly' (wahr) keeping something safe.