likken

Definitions of likken
  1. verb
    pass the tongue over
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    type of:
    kozen, liefkozen
    touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
  2. verb
    give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
    synonyms: afwrijven, gladslijpen, glanzen, opboenen, oppoetsen, opwrijven, polijsten, politoeren
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    type of:
    afslijpen, afwrijven, bijschaven, opboenen, oppoetsen, opwrijven, polijsten, politoeren, schoonwrijven, schuren, slijpen, uitpoetsen
    make (a surface) shine
  3. verb
    make (a surface) shine
    synonyms: afslijpen, afwrijven, bijschaven, opboenen, oppoetsen, opwrijven, polijsten, politoeren, schoonwrijven, schuren, slijpen, uitpoetsen
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    types:
    afwrijven, gladslijpen, glanzen, opboenen, oppoetsen, opwrijven, polijsten, politoeren
    give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
  4. verb
    rub with sandpaper
    synonyms: gladschuren, polijsten, politoeren, schuren
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    type of:
    gladden, gladmaken, planeren
    make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
  5. verb
    use flattering talk on somebody
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    type of:
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  6. verb
    try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    synonyms: aanpappen, strooplikken
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    type of:
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
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