VERB

heranziehen/hɛˈʁanˌt͡siːən/to consult; to enlist; to raise (child/plant)

heranziehen is a German verb that means to consult, to enlist, or to raise (child/plant). It is pronounced /hɛˈʁanˌt͡siːən/.

Definitions

1.to consult, to call upon (as a source, evidence, rationale, etc.)(consult or refer to for support)

a.to use (a person, source, argument etc.) to support or justify something

Der Richter zog mehrere Gutachten als Beweismaterial heran.The judge consulted several expert reports as evidence.

2.to enlist, to rope in (especially people for a task or duty)(enlist or bring in for a task)

a.to make someone participate in or responsible for something

Für das Projekt haben wir noch einen Experten herangezogen.We enlisted another expert for the project.

3.to raise, to bring up (a child, animal, or plant)(raise, especially children or plants)

a.to nurture or raise (mainly children or plants)

Sie haben ihre Enkelin selbst herangezogen.They raised their granddaughter themselves.

Frequently asked questions

What does "heranziehen" mean in English?
"heranziehen" means to consult, to enlist, or to raise (child/plant). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "heranziehen"?
"heranziehen" is pronounced /hɛˈʁanˌt͡siːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "heranziehen"?
"heranziehen" is a verb in German.

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