This is the 1742nd most frequent Dutch word.
verleend
"Verleend" means "granted" or "provided" in English.
In this sentence, 'verleend' is used to indicate the formal approval or granting of a permit by an authority.
De vergunning werd door de gemeente verleend.
The permit was granted by the municipality.
Here, 'verleend' signifies the offering or provision of assistance in an organized manner.
Er is hulp verleend aan de slachtoffers van de overstroming.
Help has been provided to the victims of the flood.
This usage of 'verleend' refers to the allowing or permission granted to access a location.