verb#5,087 by frequency

stiften

to found, to create; to sponsor, to fund; to donate

Meanings

1
to found, to create — an organization or award, especially with a focus on financing
- Zu Ehren des großen Wissenschaftlers wurde ein Preis gestiftet.
  A prize was given in honor of the great scientist.
  Tatoeba · Zaghawa · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
to sponsor, to fund — the construction or creation of something
3
to donate — some amount of money or supplies to a cause
4
to cause, to spread, to bring about — a reaction or sentiment, especially among a group of peoplerare