Verb

sich bewerben / bewerben

Translation

to apply (for), to advertise, to promote

Er hat sich um die Stelle beworben.

He has applied for the job.

Das neue Produkt wird stark beworben.

The new product is being heavily advertised.

sich ((for sth.)) to apply for sth. He is applying for the new job.

sich ((to sb./sth.)) to apply to a company/person She is applying to a large company.

((sth.)) to advertise sth. The company is advertising its new product.

Synonyms: to apply (sich bewerben); to promote, to advertise (bewerben)

Comes from 'be-' (prefix) + 'werben' (to recruit, advertise). The core idea is promoting something - either yourself for a job or a product.

Think of 'Werbung' (advertisement). To 'bewerben' is the action of advertising, either for yourself or a product.