plegen

Definitions of plegen
  1. verb
    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    synonyms: neigen, tenderen, zwemen
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    types:
    neigen, tenderen
    move toward
    type of:
    bevinden, steken, uitmaken, verkeren, vormen, zijn, zitten
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
    synonyms: bedrijven, begaan
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    types:
    hospitaliseren
    admit into a hospital
    type of:
    overschrijven
    move from one place to another
  3. verb
    confer a trust upon
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bedrijven, begaan, bevelen, toevertrouwen
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    type of:
    aangeven, aanreiken, afdragen, doorgeven, opbrengen, overbrengen, overleveren, toesteken
    place into the hands or custody of
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