bellen

Definitions of bellen
  1. verb
    sound loudly and sonorously
    synonyms: aanbellen, aanschellen, beieren, bommen, gaan, klepelen, luiden, schellen
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    types:
    beieren, bommen, klepelen, luiden
    ring recurrently
    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
    synonyms:
    draaien, opbellen, telefoneren
    get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
  3. verb
    get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
    synonyms: draaien, opbellen, telefoneren
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