dresseren

Definitions of dresseren
  1. verb
    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
    synonyms: africhten, drillen
    domesticeren
    make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
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    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
    synonyms: africhten, drillen, oefenen, trainen, voorbereiden, warmdraaien
    soigneren
    educate for a future role or function
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    type of:
    instuderen, leren, ondervinden, opsteken, studeren
    be a student of a certain subject
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