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
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (used to form transitive verbs) and 'willigen' (to consent), from 'Wille' (will). It means to enact one's will to grant something.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'will'. When you 'bewilligen' something, you are using your will to approve it.