bevelen

Definitions of bevelen
  1. verb
    make someone do something
    synonyms: afdwingen, commanderen, dicteren, gebieden, gelasten, ordonneren, prescriberen, verordonneren, voorschrijven
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    belast, belasten, bezwaren, opdragen, opgeven
    impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
    heffen, rekwireren, vorderen
    make a formal request for official services
    droogleggen, verbieden, veteren
    command against
    overbelasten
    burden with too much work or responsibility
    bedelven, bedolven, bestormen, doodgooien, overladen, overspoelen, overstelpen, overstromen
    charge someone with too many tasks
    uitsluiten, uitzonderen
    prevent from entering; keep out
  2. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bekleden, heiligen, inzetten, toevertrouwen, verbinden, wijden
    offeren, opofferen, sacrificeren, sacrifiëren
    endure the loss of
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    heiligen
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
    type of:
    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  3. verb
    confer a trust upon
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bedrijven, begaan, plegen, toevertrouwen
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    aangeven, aanreiken, afdragen, doorgeven, opbrengen, overbrengen, overleveren, toesteken
    place into the hands or custody of
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