adla

See also: ädla and adlą́

Swedish

Attested since 1621 according to Svenska Akademiens ordbok. Derived from adel (“nobility”).

adla (present adlar, preterite adlade, supine adlat, imperative adla)

to raise to the rank of nobility; to knight.
Kungen adlade många av sina bästa generaler.
The king ennobled many of his best generals.
(figuratively) to bestow with higher value; to ennoble.
Att ägna is åt välgörenhet adlar människor.
Doing charity ennobles people.

Conjugation of adla (weak)

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