auftragen

Definitions of auftragen
  1. verb
    give instructions or directions for some task
    synonyms: anhalten, anleiten, anweisen, aufgeben, beauftragen
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    type of:
    anordnen, auffordern, befehlen, heißen
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
  2. verb
    provide (usually but not necessarily food)
    synonyms: auftafeln, auftischen, servieren
    bedienen, zugreifen, zulangen
    help to some food; help with food or drink
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    type of:
    anbieten, bereitstellen, durchfüttern, eindecken, versorgen
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  3. verb
    apply to a surface
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    eincremen, einfetten, einkremen
    put on cream, as on one's face or body
    kitten
    apply putty in order to fix or fill
    type of:
    abdecken, bedecken, verdecken, verhüllen, zudecken
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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