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to approve / grant
To officially approve or grant something, especially an application or a sum of money.
Die Stadt hat die Mittel für den Bau der neuen Bibliothek bewilligt.
The city approved the funds for the construction of the new library.
'Bewilligen' (to approve/grant) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Der Ausschuss bewilligte die Gelder für das Projekt.
The committee approved the funds for the project.
This verb is often used with two objects: the person or institution that receives something is in the dative, and the thing being approved or granted is in the accusative.
Die Bank hat unserem Unternehmen einen neuen Kredit bewilligt.
The bank granted our company a new loan.
The word 'bewilligen' (to approve/grant) is used almost exclusively in formal, administrative, or bureaucratic contexts. It is often about applications, money, or official permissions.
Mein Urlaubsantrag für August wurde bewilligt.
My vacation request for August was approved.
'Bewilligen' (to approve/grant) is often combined with nouns such as 'einen Antrag' (an application), 'Mittel' (funds), 'einen Kredit' (a loan), or 'Fördermittel' (grant funding).
Die Stiftung bewilligt jedes Jahr Fördermittel für junge Künstler.
The foundation grants funding to young artists every year.
to allow
'erlauben' and 'bewilligen' both mean that someone gives their approval. The difference is mainly in the context. 'erlauben' is more general: parents, teachers, or bosses can allow someone to do something. 'bewilligen' is used more in official contexts, especially for applications, money, aid, or benefits. When an authority or an insurance company agrees after reviewing something, 'bewilligen' sounds more precise than 'erlauben'.
Die Krankenkasse bewilligt die Therapie für sechs Monate.
The health insurance company approves the therapy for six months.
Meine Eltern erlauben mir, am Samstag länger draußen zu bleiben.
My parents allow me to stay out later on Saturday.