anföra

Anföra is a Swedish verb with several related meanings. In a military or organizational context it means to lead or command a group, such as to anföra trupperna or to anföra ett kompani. In a rhetorical or analytical sense it also means to present, cite, or bring forward information or arguments, as in anföra ett argument, anföra fakta, or anföra exempel.

Etymology and usage. The word is built from the prefix an- together with föra, meaning to carry, bring, or lead. It is used in formal or literary Swedish, and its sense ranges from literal leadership to the act of presenting or citing material as evidence or illustration. In modern prose it appears most often in contexts describing leadership, argumentation, or the introduction of material into a discussion.

Conjugation and forms. The basic forms include infinitive anföra, present tense anför, past tense anförde, and past participle anfört. The exact conjugation follows the standard patterns of strong Swedish verbs, and usage varies by register and region.

Examples. In a sentence: “Generalen anförde trupperna i fält.” Another usage: “Partiledaren anförde sina argument i debatten.” The phrase “anföra exempel” is common in literature and journalism, meaning to cite an example for emphasis.

Notes. Anföra is often more formal or elevated than everyday verbs for leading or presenting. It complements related verbs such as föra (to lead or carry) and införa (to introduce). See also anförelationen to anföra, and the related noun anförande, meaning a presentation or statement.