benimser

Benimser is a Turkish word with two primary uses rooted in the verb benimsemek, meaning to adopt, embrace, or endorse something. As a noun, benimser denotes a person who endorses, supports, or adopts a proposal, idea, or policy—essentially an advocate or proponent. As a verb, benimser is the third-person singular present tense form of benimsemek, as in O bu tasarıyı benimser, “He/She adopts/endorses this proposal.”

Etymology and forms: The verb benimsemek combines the stem benimse- with the infinitive suffix -mek. The agent noun 안전 e is formed with the suffix -er to yield benimser, referring to someone who performs the action of adopting or endorsing. The related noun benimseme refers to the act or process of adoption or endorsement. The term is common in formal, administrative, and political language, and its verb form appears frequently in everyday Turkish as well.

Usage and nuance: Benimser and its derivatives are used to describe acceptance or endorsement of ideas, policies, laws, or proposals. For example, Hükümet tasarımı benimsemiştir means “The government has adopted/endorsed the proposal.” As a translation, benimser can be rendered as “endorser” or “adopter,” depending on whether the focus is on the person or the act. It contrasts with reddetmek (to reject) and kabul etmek (to accept).