verschicken
Translation
to send, to dispatch, to mail
Examples
Ich muss das Paket heute verschicken.
I have to send the parcel today.
Sie verschickt gerne Postkarten aus dem Urlaub.
She likes to send postcards from her vacation.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((an j-n)) to send sth. to sb. She verschickt a package to her friend.
((et4)) to send sth. I have to verschicken this letter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: senden, versenden, abschicken; Antonyms: empfangen, erhalten
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix implying sending away or completion) + 'schicken' (to send). It emphasizes the action of sending something away.
Memory Tips
'schicken' is 'to send', 'verschicken' is like 'to send off' or 'dispatch'. The 'ver-' implies the object is gone for good.