binden

Definitions of binden
  1. verb
    become thick or thicker
    synonyms: verdikken
    aandikken, verdikken
    make thick or thicker
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    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    synonyms: aanbinden, aanhechten, aanknopen, gekneveld, inbinden, knevelen, knopen, vastbinden, vastknopen
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    afbinden, losbinden, ontstrikken
    undo the ties of
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    afbinden, afhechten, dichtbinden, opknopen
    finish the last row
    aanlijnen
    fasten with a rope
    riemen
    tie with a strap
    stroppen
    tie or fasten into a knot
    aanrijgen, aansnoeren, dichtrijgen, rijgen, snoeren, vastrijgen
    draw through eyes or holes
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    beleggen, vangen, vastleggen, vastzetten, zetten
    cause to be firmly attached
  3. verb
    secure with or as if with ropes
    synonyms: afbinden, dichtbinden, dichtrijgen, gekneveld, knevelen, vastbinden
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    vasthouden
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
  4. verb
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
    synonyms: aanlengen, beknotten, breidelen, ketenen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    afzwakken, bagatelliseren, ondermijning, verslappen, verzwakken
    lessen the strength of
  5. verb
    narrow or limit
    synonyms: beknotten, breidelen, ketenen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
  6. verb
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    synonyms: beknotten, breidelen, ketenen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    kwalificeren, rubriceren
    declare unavailable, as for security reasons
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    checken, controleren, nagaan, nakijken, nalopen, natrekken, nazien
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  7. verb
    make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
    synonyms: inbinden
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    bakeren, hullen, inbakeren, kramen
    wrap in swaddling clothes
    aangorden, ringen
    bind with something round or circular
    cementen, cementeren
    make fast as if with cement
    type of:
    aanhangen, aankoppelen, bevestigen, hechten, vasthechten, vastmaken
    cause to be attached
  8. verb
    make thick or thicker
    synonyms: aandikken, verdikken
    verdikken
    become thick or thicker
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    antonyms:
    verdunnen
    make thin or thinner
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  9. verb
    make viscous or dense
    synonyms: aandikken
  10. verb
    unite musical notes by a tie
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    aaneenschrijven, aaneensluiten, aansluiten, koppelen, lassen, liëren, passen, samenkoppelen, verbinden, voegen
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  11. verb
    join or combine
    synonyms: aaneensluiten, groeperen, scharen, unificeren, uniformeren, uniëren, verenigen, vervlakken
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    massificeren
    bring together into a single whole or system
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  12. verb
    become one
    synonyms: aaneensluiten, groeperen, integreren, scharen, uniëren, verenigen
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    types:
    massificeren
    unite into one
    samenvallen
    come together so as to form a single product
    coaguleren, klonteren, uitvlokken
    coalesce or unite in a mass
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    verinnerlijken
    become one; become integrated
  13. verb
    create social or emotional ties
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    aanpappen
    become friends; act friendly towards
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    combineren, relateren
    have or establish a relationship to
  14. verb
    engage by written agreement
    synonyms: aanmonsteren, monsteren, ondertekenen, signeren, tekenen, vastleggen
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    uitbesteden
    assign a job to someone outside one's own business
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    aannemen, bekleden, bezighouden, plaatsen, tewerkstellen
    engage or hire for work
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