beraten

Definitions of beraten
  1. verb
    give advice to
    synonyms: raten
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    anhalten, dringen, drängeln, drängen, ermahnen, mahnen, nötigen
    force or impel in an indicated direction
    drohen, entmutigen, warnen
    admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    achten, beachten, berücksichtigen
    advise professionally
    hetzen
    urge to an unnatural speed
    ausreden
    persuade someone not to do something
    schulmeistern
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
    type of:
    Meinungen austauschen
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
  2. verb
    think about carefully; weigh
    synonyms: beratschlagen, ratschlagen, wälzen
    durchdenken, überlegen
    give careful consideration to
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    type of:
    Meinungen austauschen
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
  3. verb
    get or ask advice from
    synonyms: konsultieren, wenden
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    anfragen, erkundigen, nachfragen
    inquire about
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