ontstaan

Definitions of ontstaan
  1. noun
    an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
    synonyms: Gen., Genesis, genese, ontstaansgeschiedenis, wording, wordingsgeschiedenis, wordingsproces
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    types:
    entree, introductie, kwalificatieduel, kwalificatiewedstrijd, preambule, prelude, preludium, selectiewedstrijd, voorronde, voorspel
    something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
    aetiologie, etiologie
    the cause of a disease
    factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
  2. verb
    come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
    synonyms: aangroeien, ontwikkelen, regenereren
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    types:
    uitvliegen
    grow feathers
    ontluiken, schieten, uitkomen, uitlopen, uitschieten
    put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
    verpoppen
    develop into a pupa
    type of:
    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    come into existence
    synonyms: komen, ontspruiten, opkomen, stammen, voortkomen, voortspruiten
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    types:
    aanbieden, komen, ontspruiten, opkomen, opstuiten, stammen, teruggaan, voortkomen, voortspruiten, wortelen
    come into existence; take on form or shape
    opkomen
    originate or come into being
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