This is the 1765th most frequent Dutch word.
werpen
"Werpen" means "to throw" in English.
Here, "werpen" is used to describe the physical action of throwing an object.
De atleet werpt de speer met grote precisie.
The athlete throws the javelin with great precision.
In this sentence, "werpen" is used metaphorically to mean causing or creating an effect, specifically enlightening.
Zijn woorden wierpen een nieuw licht op de situatie.
His words cast a new light on the situation.
"Werpen" here conveys the idea of someone taking or assuming a role or position actively.