heiligen

Definitions of heiligen
  1. verb
    render holy by means of religious rites
    synonyms: consacreren, consecreren, sacraliseren, sacreren, sanctificeren, sanctifiëren, wijden, zegenen
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    beweren, pretenderen, verklaren
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  2. verb
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
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    aanbevelen, bekleden, bevelen, inzetten, toevertrouwen, verbinden, wijden
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  3. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bekleden, bevelen, inzetten, toevertrouwen, verbinden, wijden
    offeren, opofferen, sacrificeren, sacrifiëren
    endure the loss of
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    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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