bewerken

Definitions of bewerken
  1. verb
    subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
    synonyms: behandelen
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    voortplanten
    cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
    fluoreren, fluorideren
    subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride
    creosoteren
    treat with creosote
    chloren, chloreren
    treat or combine with chlorine
    carboniseren
    treat with carbon dioxide
    bestralen, doorstralen
    expose to radiation
    doseren
    treat with an agent; add (an agent) to
    chromeren, verchromen
    treat with a chromium compound
    verdragen, verteren
    convert food into absorbable substances
    uitroken
    treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
    verdragen
    bear to eat
  2. verb
    shape, form, or improve a material
    synonyms:
    formeren, vormen
    make something, usually for a specific function
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    herontginnen
    use again in altered form
    beploegen, doorploegen, omploegen, ploegen, scheuren
    to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
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    metamorfoseren, omtoveren, omvormen, transformeren, transmuteren
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  3. verb
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
    synonyms: aankleden, decoreren, opgesmukt, opluisteren, opsieren, opsmukken, optooien, optuigen, ornamenteren, tooien, transfigureren, verfraaien, versieren
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    omkransen
    decorate or deck with wreaths
    bezetten
    decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
    vlechten
    decorate with braids or ribbons
    aandikken, borduren, handwerken
    decorate with needlework
    pavoiseren, vlaggen
    decorate with flags
    galonneren
    trim with piping
    opkrikken, optakelen, opvijzelen
    decorate in a cheap and flashy way
    bepleisteren, pleisteren, stukadoren, stuken
    decorate with stucco work
    lambrizeren
    decorate with panels
    festonneren, gratineren
    decorate an edge with scallops
    beleggen
    decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
    emailleren, moffelen
    coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
    damasceren, inleggen
    decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
    lakken, verlakken
    coat with lacquer
    illumineren
    add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
    inkleuren, kleuren, tinten
    decorate with colors
    afzetten, biezen, omboorden, omzomen
    adorn with a fringe
    damasceren
    inlay metal with gold and silver
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
    synonyms: bepraten, bewegen, meekrijgen, ompraten, omturnen, omverpraten, overhalen, platpraten
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    meebrengen, meenemen, meevoeren, overbrengen, overhevelen, rondbrengen, ronddragen
    cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
    debiteren, verkopen
    persuade somebody to accept something
    aanpappen
    talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
    inpraten, lospraten, praten
    persuade somebody to do something
    fleuren
    draw in as if with a rope; lure
    meelokken
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
    brainwashen, hersenspoelen
    persuade completely, often through coercion
    overtuigen, persuaderen
    assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
    beïnvloeden, doorwerken, influenceren, noden, uitnodigen, verleiden, verlokken
    induce into action by using one's charm
    verzoeken
    try presumptuously
    biologeren, fascineren, intrigeren, magnetiseren, mesmeriseren
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
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    begeesteren, enthousiasmeren, leiden, motiveren, opwarmen, teweegbrengen, veroorzaken
    cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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