starten

Definitions of starten
  1. verb
    begin or set in motion
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    antonyms:
    anhalten, halten, stehen
    come to a halt, stop moving
  2. verb
    compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
    synonyms: antreten, auseinander setzen, auseinandersetzen, konkurrieren, messen, rivalisieren, spielen
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    antreten, spielen, zocken
    participate in games or sport
    gleichkommen, gleichstehen
    be equal to in quality or ability
    foulen
    commit a foul; break the rules
    wippen
    ride on a plank
  3. verb
    get off the ground
    synonyms: anfangen
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    types:
    einweihen, eröffnen
    open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
    type of:
    anfangen, aufnehmen
    set in motion, cause to start
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