schenken

Definitions of schenken
  1. verb
    cause to run
    synonyms: gieten, inschenken, tappen
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    wegspuiten
    pour out
    decanteren
    pour out
    type of:
    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    pour out
    synonyms: decanteren
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    gieten, inschenken, tappen
    cause to run
  3. verb
    help to some food; help with food or drink
    synonyms: bedienen
    bedienen, opdienen, opdissen, opdoen, opscheppen, serveren, voorschotelen, voorzetten
    provide (usually but not necessarily food)
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    bezorgen, toevoeren, voorzien
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  4. verb
    give as a present; make a gift of
    synonyms: doteren, geven, gunnen
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    bedelen, doteren
    furnish with an endowment
    uitdelen, vergeven, verschenken, weggeven
    give to several people
    verloten
    dispose of in a lottery
    tippen
    give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
    achterlaten, laten, legateren, legeren, nalaten, vermaken
    leave or give by will after one's death
    afstaan, renonceren
    relinquish possession or control over
    doneren
    give to a charity or good cause
    inschrijven
    offer or present for acceptance
    uitreiken
    make over as a return
    doorschuiven
    give to or transfer possession of
    delen, distribueren, verdelen
    give out as one's portion or share
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