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geltend machen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • vindicate verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

Senses

geltend machen is used for these senses in English:

  • vindicate (transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

vindicate — full definition

  1. verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
  2. verb To justify by providing evidence.
  3. verb To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
  4. verb To be proven reasonable, correct, or justified.

Related German words