erteilen — meaning in English

English meaning

• confer verb To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
• deal noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
• grant verb To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.

Senses

erteilen is used for these senses in English:

• confer (transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
• confer (intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
• deal (transitive) To administer or give out, as in small portions.
• grant (ditransitive) To give (bestow upon or confer, particularly in answer to prayer or request).

confer — full definition

1. verb To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
2. verb To formally give or grant something, such as a title, honor, or right.

deal — full definition

1. noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
2. verb To take action regarding something, or handle a situation.
3. verb To trade or do business, especially buying and selling.
4. verb To give out playing cards to players in a game.
5. noun An indefinite but large amount (usually as "a great deal" or "a good deal").

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