lohnen

Definitions of lohnen
  1. verb
    be worth it
    synonyms: rentieren
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    type of:
    sein, verhalten
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
    synonyms: belohnen, vergelten
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    type of:
    agieren, handeln, machen, tun
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb
    do or give something to somebody in return
    synonyms: abfinden, auszahlen, entschädigen, gutmachen
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    type of:
    ausgleichen, begleichen
    dispose of; make a financial settlement
  4. verb
    be worthy or deserving
    synonyms: verdienen, zukommen
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    type of:
    sein, verhalten
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
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