opstaan

Definitions of opstaan
  1. verb
    rise to one's feet
    synonyms: oprijzen, rijzen, verheffen, verrijzen
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    antonyms:
    aanschikken, neerzetten, neerzijgen, neerzitten, nestelen, plaatsnemen
    take a seat
    aanliggen, leggen, neervlijen, schuilen, schuilgaan
    assume a reclining position
    neerzitten, zetelen, zitten
    be seated
    aanliggen, liggen
    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
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  2. verb
    get up and out of bed
  3. verb
    cause to rise
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    beuren, heffen, lepelen, lichten, omhooghalen, omhoogtillen, opbeuren, ophalen, opheffen, ophogen, oplaten, oplichten, opnemen, oprichten, opspuiten, optillen, opzetten, tillen, verhogen
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  4. verb
    refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
    synonyms: rebelleren, revolteren
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    antonyms:
    gehoorzamen, luisteren
    be obedient to
    types:
    morrelen, ondergraven, ondermijnen, tornen, uithollen, wrikken
    destroy property or hinder normal operations
    type of:
    afslaan, bedanken, ontzeggen, refuseren, verdommen, verdraaien, verrekken, vertikken, weigeren
    show unwillingness towards
  5. verb
    break with established customs
    synonyms: rebelleren, revolteren
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    protesteren, steigeren, tegenstemmen
    express opposition through action or words
  6. verb
    cause to become alive again
    synonyms: verrijzen
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    opwekken, reanimeren
    cause to regain consciousness
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