No. 7,216 in Dutch
bemachtigde
Authorized representative.
In a sentence
Hij bemachtigde de felbegeerde prijs tijdens de competitie.
He obtained the highly sought-after prize during the competition.
In this sentence, 'bemachtigde' is used as the past tense of the verb 'bemachtigen', meaning 'to obtain' or 'to acquire'. It describes the act of achieving or gaining possession of something after effort.
De journalist bemachtigde exclusieve toegang tot de bijeenkomst.
The journalist secured exclusive access to the meeting.
Here, 'bemachtigde' emphasizes the effort or initiative required to gain access. It highlights determination or strategy involved in acquiring exclusivity.
Ze bemachtigde het laatste ticket voor het concert.
She grabbed the last ticket for the concert.
In this instance, 'bemachtigde' stresses the success in obtaining a scarce opportunity, implying a context of quick decision-making or competition.
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