No. 2,618 in Swedish

rikta

To direct, aim, or focus.

In a sentence

Jag behöver rikta antennen för bättre mottagning.
I need to aim the antenna for better reception.
Here, 'rikta' is used to mean aiming or adjusting something physically towards a target or goal.
Han försökte rikta elevernas uppmärksamhet mot ämnet.
He tried to direct the students' attention towards the subject.
In this context, 'rikta' means directing or focusing one's attention or actions.
Hon ville rikta kritik mot systemet.
She wanted to direct criticism towards the system.
Here, 'rikta' refers to targeting or addressing criticism or opinions towards a certain subject.

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