gunnen

Definitions of gunnen
  1. verb
    give as a present; make a gift of
    synonyms: doteren, geven, schenken
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    bedelen, doteren
    furnish with an endowment
    uitdelen, vergeven, verschenken, weggeven
    give to several people
    verloten
    dispose of in a lottery
    tippen
    give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
    achterlaten, laten, legateren, legeren, nalaten, vermaken
    leave or give by will after one's death
    afstaan, renonceren
    relinquish possession or control over
    doneren
    give to a charity or good cause
    inschrijven
    offer or present for acceptance
    uitreiken
    make over as a return
    doorschuiven
    give to or transfer possession of
    delen, distribueren, verdelen
    give out as one's portion or share
  2. verb
    feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
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    antonyms:
    misgunnen
    wish ill or allow unwillingly
    type of:
    moeten, motten, willen
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  3. verb
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
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    type of:
    besluiten, hoop, kiezen, pikken, schiften, selecteren, uitkiezen, uitpikken
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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