débiter

Definitions of débiter
  1. verb
    pour forth or release
    synonyms: verser
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    arroser, joncher, répandre, éparpiller
    distribute loosely
    jouer
    discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
    arroser, vaporiser
    scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    éclabousser
    dash a liquid upon or against
    arroser, répandre
    cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
    type of:
    répandre, se propager, se répandre
    distribute or disperse widely
  2. verb
    recite volubly or extravagantly
    synonyms: réciter
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    réciter
    repeat aloud from memory
  3. verb
    enter as debit
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    compter, mettre sur l'ardoise, mettre sur le compte
    enter a certain amount as a charge
    type of:
    tenir les comptes
    keep an account of
  4. verb
    cut into pieces
    synonyms: couper, couper en morceaux
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
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