This is the 8444th most frequent Swedish word.
bedrev
The Swedish word "bedrev" is the past tense of "bedriva," meaning "conducted" or "pursued."
used to denote conducting or performing an activity, specifically research or similar endeavors
Han bedrev forskning inom medicin.
He conducted research in medicine.
used to indicate the organizing or executing of an initiative, specifically social campaigns
De bedrev kampanjer för miljöskydd.
They carried out campaigns for environmental protection.
used to specify managing or operating a business or similar ongoing activity