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forfremme

verbverb

to promote (in rank)

EtymologyOpphav

fra eldre dansk; av for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess og fremme (II)to promote · to put forward · to further from older Danish; from for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess and fremme (II)to promote · to put forward · to further

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

gi høyere rang;
ansette i høyere embete eller stilling
to raise to a higher rank;
to appoint to a higher office or position
  • sersjanten ble forfremmet til fenrik the sergeant was promoted to second lieutenant