overtuigen

Definitions of overtuigen
  1. verb
    assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
    synonyms: persuaderen
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    type of:
    bepraten, bewegen, bewerken, meekrijgen, ompraten, omturnen, omverpraten, overhalen, platpraten
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
    synonyms: controleren, corrigeren, vergewissen, verzekeren
    afvinken, nakijken, vinken
    put a check mark on or near or next to
    valideren, verifiëren
    check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
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    types:
    corrigeren, proeflezen
    read for errors
    type of:
    valideren, verifiëren
    confirm the truth of
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