geworben
Translation
advertised, recruited, solicited
Examples
Für das Produkt wird stark geworben.
The product is being heavily advertised.
Er wurde für die neue Stelle geworben.
He was recruited for the new position.
Der geworbene Kunde war sehr zufrieden.
The acquired customer was very satisfied.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) geworben haben to have advertised for sth. The company has advertised its car.
((um+4)) geworben haben to have vied for sth. He vied for her favor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recruited, announced
Etymology
Past participle of 'werben' (to advertise, recruit). From Old High German 'werban' (to turn, strive). Related to English 'warp'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'werben' as creating a 'whirl' of activity to attract people. 'Geworben' is the result: someone has been attracted or recruited.