angleichen

Definitions of angleichen
  1. verb
    be equal or harmonize
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    anpassen, einfügen, einrichten, einstellen, gewöhnen, umstellen
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  2. verb
    make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
    synonyms: egalisieren
    gleichkommen, gleichstehen
    be equal to in quality or ability
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    bewegen, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    synonyms: anpassen, einfügen, einrichten, einstellen, gewöhnen, umstellen
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    anfreunden, anpassen, eingliedern, einordnen, gewöhnen
    become similar to one's environment
    akklimatisieren
    get used to a certain climate
    befolgen, beugen, ergeben, folgen, fügen, gehorchen, unterordnen, unterwerfen
    be obedient to
    abstimmen
    cause to match, as of ideas or acts
    nachkommen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    abhorchen, achten, beachten, beherzigen, hinhören, horchen, hören, lauschen
    pay close attention to; give heed to
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    verändern, wandeln, wechseln, ändern
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  4. verb
    become similar to one's environment
    synonyms: anfreunden, anpassen, eingliedern, einordnen, gewöhnen
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    anpassen, einfügen, einrichten, einstellen, gewöhnen, umstellen
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  5. verb
    be or come into adjustment with
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    entsprechen, passen, übereinstimmen
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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