unterhalten

Definitions of unterhalten
  1. verb
    supply with necessities and support
    synonyms: aufbewahren, halten, pflegen, wahren
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    beibehalten, besitzen, führen, haben, mögen, müssen, sollen, tragen, wiederhaben, zurückhaben
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  2. verb
    exchange thoughts; talk with
    synonyms: reden, sprechen
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    argumentieren
    have an argument about something
    interviewen
    conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
    Bewerbungsgespräch, Vorstellungsgespräch
    discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
    klatschen, klönen, plaudern, plauschen, quasseln, schnattern, schwatzen, tratschen
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
    munkeln, raunen
    tell or spread rumors
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    kommunizieren
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  3. verb
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    synonyms: treffen
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    Tritt
    strike with the foot
    boxen
    hit with the fist
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    berühren
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
  4. verb
    provide entertainment for
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    erfreuen, erheitern
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
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