afstaan

Definitions of afstaan
  1. verb
    give up with the intent of never claiming again
    synonyms: abandonneren, loslaten, opgeven, prijsgeven, renonceren, verlaten
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    types:
    afzien, hangen, vaarwelzeggen
    turn away from; give up
  2. verb
    relinquish possession or control over
    synonyms: renonceren
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    type of:
    doteren, geven, gunnen, schenken
    give as a present; make a gift of
  3. verb
    lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
    synonyms: renonceren, verbeuren, verspelen
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    antonyms:
    claimen, opeisen, verlangen, vindiceren
    demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
  4. verb
    hand over formally
    synonyms: overleggen
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    type of:
    geven
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
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