Meaning 1formal; administrative · 82%
To officially give someone a right, benefit, or opportunity.
Natural examples
Die Bank gewährte dem Betrieb einen weiteren Kredit.
The bank granted the business another loan.
Der Vermieter gewährte uns zwei Wochen Aufschub.
The landlord gave us a two-week extension.
Das Museum gewährt Kindern freien Eintritt.
The museum allows children to enter free.
Usage note
Gewähren is inseparable and forms the perfect with haben: hat gewährt. Common objects include rights, access, extensions, and support.
Mini-lesson: gewähren
To officially give someone a right, benefit, or opportunity. Gewähren is inseparable and forms the perfect with haben: hat gewährt. Common objects include rights, access, extensions, and support.
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