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Vorschub leisten

to provide support

Türkçe: bir şeye zemin hazırlamak

Noun
der Vorschub m.
Verb
leisten
Topic
Alltag und Redewendungen
Register
Formal register

Watch out. Common mistake: using in positive contexts without negative connotation.

In a sentence

Which form of leisten fills the gap?

Durch seine Falschaussage ____ der Zeuge der Lüge Vorschub.

Show the full sentence

Durch seine Falschaussage leistete der Zeuge der Lüge Vorschub.

How it is used

Means 'to provide support' or 'give impetus,' often negative ('aid and abet'). Formal register. Use in a news report about someone helping a criminal evade capture. Common mistake: using in positive contexts without negative connotation.

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