eisen

Definitions of eisen
  1. verb
    request urgently and forcefully
    synonyms: staan, vragen
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    types:
    verwachten
    consider obligatory; request and expect
    aanmanen, sommeren
    persistently ask for overdue payment
    type of:
    verzoeken, vragen
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  2. verb
    specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
    synonyms: bedingen, conditioneren, staan, stipuleren, voorbedingen
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    types:
    voorzien
    determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
    type of:
    contracteren
    enter into a contractual arrangement
  3. verb
    require as useful, just, or proper
    synonyms: gebieden, kosten, navragen, staan, vereisen, vergen
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    antonyms:
    uitloten
    do away with
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