bereiken

Definitions of bereiken
  1. verb
    reach a destination, either real or abstract
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    bijpraten, inhalen
    reach the point where one should be after a delay
    opklauteren
    reach the highest point of
    aansturen, doelen, duiden
    reach or gain access to
    pieken
    to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
    gaan, gelukken, lukken, slagen
    succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
    stranden
    hit or reach the ground
    rehabiliteren, terugkomen
    even the score, in sports
  2. verb
    to gain with effort
    synonyms: komen, toekomen
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    organiseren, regelen, ritselen, versieren
    achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
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    aanslaan, gaan, gelukken, inslaan, lukken, slagen
    attain success or reach a desired goal
  3. verb
    be in or establish communication with
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    communicatie
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  4. verb
    to exert much effort or energy
    synonyms: forceren
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    aansukkelen, voortsukkelen
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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