herausgreifen

Definitions of herausgreifen
  1. verb
    remove from its packing
    synonyms: auspacken, entnehmen
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    antonyms:
    packen
    arrange in a container
    types:
    herausholen, herausnehmen
    take out of a container or enclosed space
    type of:
    abnehmen, entfernen, wegnehmen
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  2. verb
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    synonyms: auswählen, wählen
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    zusammenstellen
    select carefully from a group
    absahnen
    pick the best
    folgen
    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
    auserwählen, wählen
    select by a vote for an office or membership
    benennen, vorschlagen
    put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
    abstimmen, stimmen, votieren, wählen
    express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
    benennen
    mention and identify by name
    definieren
    give a definition for the meaning of a word
    wiederwählen
    elect again
    wählen
    vote in an election at a polling station
    type of:
    befinden, beschließen, durchringen, entscheiden
    reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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