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umwerben — meaning in English

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English meaning

solicit verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
woo verb To try to win someone's affection, love, or support.

Senses

umwerben is used for these senses in English:

solicit (transitive) To woo; to court.
woo (transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's affection/support.
woo (transitive, often of a man) To try to persuade (someone) to be in an amorous relationship with

solicit — full definition

verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
verb To offer sex for money, especially in public.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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