herleiden

Definitions of herleiden
  1. verb
    make less complex
    synonyms: reduceren, terugbrengen, terugvoeren, vereenvoudigen, vergemakkelijken, versimpelen
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    reduceren, simplificeren, terugbrengen, terugvoeren, vereenvoudigen, vergemakkelijken, versimpelen
    make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
  2. verb
    make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
    synonyms: reduceren, simplificeren, terugbrengen, terugvoeren, vereenvoudigen, vergemakkelijken, versimpelen
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    compliceren
    make more complicated
    types:
    reduceren, terugbrengen, terugvoeren, vereenvoudigen, vergemakkelijken, versimpelen
    make less complex
    versimpelen
    make too simple
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
    synonyms: converteren, omvormen, omzetten, overgaan, overschakelen, overspringen, overstappen, transformeren
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    dehydreren, droogleggen, droogmaken, droogmalen
    make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state
    bronzen, bruineren, leerlooien, looien
    treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
    composteren
    convert to compost
    fossiliseren, petrificeren, verstenen
    change into stone
    coderen, encrypteren, versleutelen
    convert ordinary language into code
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
    synonyms: inruilen, veranderen, verruilen, verwisselen
    verwisseling, wisseling
    lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
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    verzilveren
    convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital
    witten, witwassen
    convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones
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    substitueren, terugleggen, vervangen
    substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
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