bedelen

Definitions of bedelen
  1. verb
    furnish with an endowment
    synonyms: doteren
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    type of:
    doteren, geven, gunnen, schenken
    give as a present; make a gift of
  2. verb
    give qualities or abilities to
  3. verb
    make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
    synonyms: bietsen, mooizitten, schooien, schooieren
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    types:
    aanschieten, lobbyen
    detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
    type of:
    verzoeken, vragen
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  4. verb
    ask to obtain free
    synonyms: afsmeken
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    types:
    bietsen, schooien, schooieren
    obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
    type of:
    verzoeken, vragen
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  5. verb
    obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
    synonyms: bietsen, schooien, schooieren
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    type of:
    afsmeken
    ask to obtain free
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