beginnen

Definitions of beginnen
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: aanvangen, inzetten, openen, opstarten, starten
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    afsluiten, besluiten, beëindigen, eindigen, stoppen, termineren
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    afspringen
    set off quickly, usually with success
    inwerken
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    aanheffen
    begin with vigor
  2. verb
    have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
    synonyms: aanbreken, aankondigen, dagen, komen
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    antonyms:
    afbouwen, afkomen, aflopen, eindigen, gereedkomen, klaarkomen, nokken, ophouden, stoppen, uitgaan, uitscheiden, vervallen, wegvallen
    have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
    types:
    inoculeren, kiemen, oculeren, ontkiemen, punten
    start to grow or develop
    exploderen, losbarsten, uitbarsten, uitbreken
    begin suddenly and sometimes violently
    aanbreken, aankondigen, dagen, komen
    appear or develop
  3. verb
    turn one's interest to
  4. verb
    make reference to
    synonyms: entameren, noemen
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    aanroeren, aanstippen
    refer to or discuss briefly
    appelleren, beroepen
    cite as an authority; resort to
    aankaarten, aansnijden, aanzwengelen, entameren, komen
    put forward for consideration or discussion
    oprakelen
    mention something unpleasant from the past
  5. verb
    put forward for consideration or discussion
    synonyms: aankaarten, aansnijden, aanzwengelen, entameren, komen
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    type of:
    entameren, noemen
    make reference to
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