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bestendigen

Definitions of bestendigen
  1. verb
    cause to continue or prevail
  2. verb
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
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    antonyms:
    abandonneren, loslaten, neerleggen, opdoeken, opgeven, opheffen, prijsgeven, verlaten
    put an end to a state or an activity
    types:
    hervatten
    take up or begin anew
    doorbijten, doordouwen, doorzetten, standhouden, volhouden
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    consolideren, stabiliseren, vereeuwigen
    cause to continue or prevail
    aanblijven
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
    vasthouden
    keep to
    type of:
    aanhouden, behouden, bewaren, bijhouden, handhaven, houden, onderhouden, uitzingen, volhouden
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
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