bedoelen

Definitions of bedoelen
  1. verb
    mean or intend to express or convey
    synonyms: aanduiden, aankondigen, beduiden, behelzen, betekenen, inhouden, intenderen, omvatten, verstaan, zeggen
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    types:
    representeren, staan, symboliseren, verzinnebeelden, voorstellen, weergeven
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
    type of:
    aanduiden, luchten, overbrengen, uitdrukken, ventileren
    make known; pass on, of information
  2. verb
    have in mind as a purpose
    synonyms: menen
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    types:
    beogen, voornemen
    have the will and intention to carry out some action
    mikken, nastreven, ogen, streven
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    hopen
    intend with some possibility of fulfilment
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