verloven

• IPA^(key): /vərˈloː.və(n)/

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• Rhymes: -oːvən

From ver- +‎ loven.

verloven

1. (archaic, transitive) to commit to an obligation
2. (transitive) to conclude an engagement

   Dynastieën verloven hun prinsen vaak om diplomatieke redenen.

   Dynasties often engage their princes for diplomatic reasons.

3. (reflexive) to undertake an engagement, get engaged

• Negerhollands: verloov

Cognate with German erlauben (“to allow”). Equivalent of verlof +‎ -en.

verloven

1. (obsolete, transitive) to allow, permit
2. (obsolete, transitive) to relieve, suspend
3. (obsolete, transitive) to exempt from (notably military) duty

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

verloven

1. plural of verlof