No. 4,218 in German
bestreiten
"Bestreiten" means to dispute, to contest, or to deny something.
In a sentence
Er bestreitet die Anschuldigungen vehement.
He vehemently denies the accusations.
In this sentence, 'bestreiten' is used to express the denial or refutation of some claim or accusation.
Sie konnte die Unkosten des Studiums selbst bestreiten.
She was able to cover the costs of her studies herself.
Here, 'bestreiten' is used in the context of providing for or funding something, specifically dealing with expenses.
Die Wissenschaftler bestreiten nicht die Existenz des Phänomens, aber sie fordern mehr Beweise.
The scientists do not deny the existence of the phenomenon, but they demand more proof.
In this context, 'bestreiten' is used to indicate denying or not denying the existence or validity of a concept or phenomenon.
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