oefenen

Definitions of oefenen
  1. verb
    teach by repetition
    synonyms: trainen
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    aanstampen
    teach by drills and repetition
    type of:
    bijbrengen, doceren, instrueren, leren, lesgeven, onderrichten, onderwijzen
    impart skills or knowledge to
  2. verb
    put to use
    synonyms: uitoefenen
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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
  3. verb
    have and exercise
    synonyms: uitoefenen
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    beschikken, disponeren, hebben, openhouden, tellen, voeren, vrijhouden, vrijlaten
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  4. verb
    engage in a rehearsal (of)
    synonyms: repeteren, zwemslag
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    doen, gebeuren, verrichten
    carry out or perform an action
  5. verb
    undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
    synonyms: africhten, dresseren, drillen, trainen, voorbereiden, warmdraaien
    soigneren
    educate for a future role or function
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    instuderen, leren, ondervinden, opsteken, studeren
    be a student of a certain subject
  6. verb
    learn by repetition
    synonyms: praktizeren
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    type of:
    instuderen, leren, ondervinden, opsteken, studeren
    be a student of a certain subject
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