No. 2,090 in German
verliehen
"Verliehen" means "awarded" or "granted."
In a sentence
Die Bibliothek hat ihm ein wichtiges Buch verliehen.
The library lent him an important book.
Here, 'verliehen' means 'lent' and is used to describe the act of providing something temporarily to someone.
Die Königin hat ihm einen Titel verliehen.
The queen bestowed a title upon him.
In this sentence, 'verliehen' means 'bestowed' or 'granted,' referring to an act of conferring honor or recognition.
Das Gemälde hat der Ausstellung eine besondere Atmosphäre verliehen.
The painting gave the exhibition a special atmosphere.
Here, 'verliehen' means 'gave' or 'imparted,' indicating something contributing to a certain quality or ambiance.
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