leunen

Definitions of leunen
  1. verb
    rest on for support
    synonyms: berusten, optrekken, terugvallen
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    type of:
    aanraken, beroeren, raken, toucheren
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  2. verb
    have confidence or faith in
    synonyms: afgaan, betrouwen, bouwen, geloven, rekenen, steunen, verlaten, vertrouwen
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    antonyms:
    afvragen, wantrouwen
    regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
    types:
    geloven
    have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of
    type of:
    aannemen, geloven
    accept as true; take to be true
  3. verb
    be confident about something
    synonyms: betrouwen, bouwen, rekenen, steunen, verlaten, vertrouwen
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    type of:
    anticiperen, vooruitlopen
    regard something as probable or likely
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