Which English verb best matches the German phrase befuerworten, verteidigen, eintreten für?

• A. to advocate
• B. to defend
• C. to oppose
• D. to celebrate

Answer: (A)

This item tests how verbs that express support in German map to English in a way that captures the act of backing a cause. Befürworten and eintreten für both convey endorsing or actively supporting something, while verteidigen focuses more on defending or justifying it.

The best English match is to advocate. It means to support or argue in favor of a policy, idea, or position, often in a public or persuasive way. This captures the sense of putting forth and promoting the idea, not just protecting it or opposing it.

For contrast, to defend emphasizes protection or justification against attack, which is a different nuance from actively backing a proposal. To oppose is the opposite of support, and to celebrate is praise without necessarily arguing in favor or taking a stand for implementation.

Example: Er befürwortet die neue Politik → He advocates the new policy.