entsenden
Translation
to dispatch, to send, to delegate
Examples
Ein Diplomat wurde in die Krisenregion entsandt.
A diplomat was dispatched to the crisis region.
Die Organisation entsandte Helfer ins Katastrophengebiet.
The organization dispatched helpers to the disaster area.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to...)) to dispatch sb. to... The government entsandte a delegation to the conference.
Similar Words
schicken (to send), abordnen (to delegate), delegieren (to delegate)
Etymology
Composed of `ent-` (away, out) and `senden` (to send). The core meaning is 'to send away' on a mission.
Memory Tips
Associate `ent-` with a formal action, like sending an envoy. It's more official than just 'schicken'.