afsteken

Definitions of afsteken
  1. verb
    to show differences when compared; be different
    synonyms: contrasteren
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    types:
    opponeren
    contrast with equal weight or force
    conflicteren, confligeren
    be in conflict
    botsen, clashen, collideren
    be incompatible; be or come into conflict
    type of:
    ontlopen, schelen, uiteenlopen, verschillen
    be different
  2. verb
    be highly noticeable
    synonyms: aftekenen, contrasteren, uitkomen
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    type of:
    aandoen, eruitzien, lijken, ogen, ruiken, schijnen, toelijken, toeschijnen, tonen, voorkomen, zien
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
  3. verb
    cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
    synonyms: aanmaken, aansteken
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    antonyms:
    blussen, doven, uitblussen, uitdoven, uitmaken
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
    types:
    ontsteken
    cause to start burning
    oplaaien, opvlammen
    ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
    type of:
    branden, verbranden
    cause to burn or combust
  4. verb
    deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
    synonyms: oreren, presenteren, speechen
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    type of:
    kletsen, praten, reppen, spreken
    express in speech
  5. verb
    break a small piece off from
    synonyms: afbreken, afknippen, afslaan, wegknippen
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    type of:
    aansnijden, snijden
    separate with or as if with an instrument
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