optakelen

Definitions of optakelen
  1. verb
    equip with sails or masts
    synonyms: getuigd, optuigen, tuigen
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    equiperen, geoutilleerd, inrichten, outilleren, toebereiden, toerusten, uitrusten, uitrusting, verdediging, verweer
    provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  2. verb
    decorate in a cheap and flashy way
    synonyms: opkrikken, opvijzelen
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    aankleden, bewerken, decoreren, opgesmukt, opluisteren, opsieren, opsmukken, optooien, optuigen, ornamenteren, tooien, transfigureren, verfraaien, versieren
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  3. verb
    use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.
    synonyms: opfrissen, opknappen, oppoetsen, toiletmaken, verfrissen, verkwikken
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    opkalefateren, oppassen, opschikken, optutten, soigneren, toiletteren, verzorgen
    care for one's external appearance
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