strekken

Definitions of strekken
  1. verb
    be pertinent or relevant or applicable
    synonyms: bekleden, gelden, kloppen, opgaan, uitkomen, uitstrekken, valideren, vigeren
    blootstaan
    be applicable to; as to an analysis
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    type of:
    aanbelangen, aangaan, betreffen, bewegen, gaan, gelden, handelen, raken, schelen, slaan, terugslaan, uitmaken, verrekken, verrotten
    be relevant to
  2. verb
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    synonyms: dienen
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    types:
    dienen, figureren, fungeren
    function as or act like
  3. verb
    make long or longer by pulling and stretching
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    type of:
    verlengen
    make longer
  4. verb
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
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    type of:
    verkrampen
    cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
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