schiften

Definitions of schiften
  1. verb
    go sour or spoil
    synonyms: verzuren, zuren
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    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    synonyms: besluiten, hoop, kiezen, pikken, selecteren, uitkiezen, uitpikken
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    excerperen, extraheren, uittrekken
    take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
    selectie, teeltkeus
    select desirable parts from a group or list
    afromen
    pick the best
    gunnen
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
    uitpikken
    select from a group
    kiezen, uitverkiezen, verkiezen
    select by a vote for an office or membership
    kandideren, voordragen
    put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
    kwantificeren
    use as a quantifier
    kandideren, voordragen
    propose as a candidate for some honor
    herkiezen
    elect again
    overschreeuwen, overstemmen
    defeat by a majority of votes
    balloteren
    vote by ballot
    kiezen, stemmen
    vote in an election at a polling station
    type of:
    beschikken, beslissen, besluiten, decideren, oordelen, resolveren, uitgemaakt, uitmaken
    reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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