berusten

Definitions of berusten
  1. verb
    be based on; of theories and claims, for example
    synonyms: steunen, stoelen
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    type of:
    aankomen, afhangen, liggen, neerkomen, vervallen
    be contingent on
  2. verb
    accept as inevitable
    synonyms: neerleggen, resigneren, schikken, verzoenen
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    type of:
    aannemen, geloven, honoreren
    consider or hold as true
  3. verb
    rest on for support
    synonyms: leunen, optrekken, terugvallen
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    type of:
    aanraken, beroeren, raken, toucheren
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
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