omschrijven

Definitions of omschrijven
  1. verb
    set boundaries to and delimit
    synonyms: afbakenen, afgrenzen, afpalen, afperken, afzetten, bebakenen, demarqueren, uitzetten
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    type of:
    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
  2. verb
    set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
    synonyms: afbakenen, afgrenzen, afpalen, afperken, afzetten, bebakenen, demarqueren
  3. verb
    to give an account or representation of in words
    synonyms: beschrijven, gewagen, melden, rapporteren, vermelden, verslaan
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    type of:
    informeren, inlichten, kennen, mededelen, meedelen, verwittigen
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  4. verb
    give a description of
    synonyms: afbeelden, beschrijven, portretteren, uittekenen
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    types:
    prefigureren, schetsen, schilderen, tekenen
    describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
    type of:
    exponeren, uiteendoen, uiteenzetten
    state
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