verfügen
Translation
to have at one's disposal, to possess, to command, to decree
Examples
Du verfügst über große Talente.
You have great talents at your disposal.
Der Richter verfügt die Freilassung des Gefangenen.
The judge decrees the release of the prisoner.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) to have sth. at one's disposal He has excellent language skills at his disposal.
((sth.)) to decree, to order sth. The school decreed new rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to possess, to have, to command; Antonyms: to lack, to need
Etymology
Comes from 'ver-' (a prefix for action) and 'fügen' (to join, fit). It originally meant 'to arrange,' which led to the meanings 'to decree' and 'to possess'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the common structure 'verfügen über' meaning 'to have at one's disposal'. Picture having things 'joined' ('fügen') to you for your use.