beantwoorden

Definitions of beantwoorden
  1. verb
    fill or meet a want or need
    synonyms: bevredigen, inlossen, nakomen, tevredenstellen, vergenoegen, voldoen, volstaan
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    types:
    paaien
    overcome or allay
    lessen
    satisfy (thirst)
    type of:
    bezorgen, toevoeren, voorzien
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  2. verb
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    synonyms: voldoen
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    types:
    dekken
    provide for
    dienen, strekken
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    type of:
    aanpassen, accommoderen, assimileren, conformeren, inlossen, nakomen, plooien, richten, schikken, voegen
    satisfy a condition or restriction
  3. verb
    react verbally
    synonyms: antwoorden, reageren, repliceren, rescriberen, responderen, terugzeggen, terugzenden
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    types:
    counteren
    speak in response
    riposteren, terugzenden
    answer back
    type of:
    spreken, uitbrengen, zeggen
    express in words
  4. verb
    react to a stimulus or command
    synonyms: gehoorzamen
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    type of:
    antwoorden, reageren
    show a response or a reaction to something
  5. verb
    respond to a signal
    synonyms: opnemen
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    type of:
    antwoorden, reageren
    show a response or a reaction to something
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