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To actively support an idea, plan, or project and speak in favor of it. Expresses clear approval and promotion.
Die Bürgerinitiative befürwortet den Ausbau der Radwege in der Stadt.
The citizens' initiative supports the expansion of bike paths in the city.
The verb is made up of 'be-', 'für' (for), and 'Wort' (word). Literally, it means to put in a good word for something and thereby support it.
Sie legte bei ihrem Chef ein gutes Wort für mich ein.
She put in a good word for me with her boss.
'Befürworten' (to support) is an inseparable verb and always requires a direct object in the accusative. You always support 'etwas' (something).
Der Stadtrat befürwortet den neuen Bebauungsplan.
The city council supports the new development plan.
This word belongs to formal language. It is often found in political debates, official documents, and written language.
In ihrer Rede befürwortete die Ministerin die Reform.
In her speech, the minister supported the reform.
Typically, abstract things are supported, for example 'einen Plan' (a plan), 'einen Vorschlag' (a proposal), 'eine Maßnahme' (a measure), or 'eine Gesetzesänderung' (a change in the law).
Ich befürworte deinen Vorschlag, die Arbeitszeiten flexibler zu gestalten.
I support your proposal to make working hours more flexible.
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Befürworten and unterstützen can both express a positive attitude toward a plan. Befürworten emphasizes clear approval and speaking in favor of it. Unterstützen can additionally emphasize actively advocating for the plan or contributing to its implementation.
Mara befürwortet den Vorschlag und spricht sich in der Sitzung dafür aus.
Mara supports the proposal and speaks in favor of it at the meeting.
Mara unterstützt den Vorschlag und sammelt dafür Unterschriften.
Mara supports the proposal and is collecting signatures for it.
