wenden

Definitions of wenden
  1. verb
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    synonyms: drehen
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    neigen
    turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
    spreizen
    turn outward
    wellen
    twist or roll into coils or ringlets
    purzeln
    roll over and over, back and forth
    kentern
    overturn accidentally
    type of:
    bewegen, fortbewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    get or ask advice from
    synonyms: beraten, konsultieren
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    type of:
    anfragen, erkundigen, nachfragen
    inquire about
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