telen

Definitions of telen
  1. verb
    foster the growth of
    synonyms: kweken, planten, verbouwen
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    types:
    bebouwen, boeren, opgroeien
    cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
  2. verb
    cause to procreate (animals)
    synonyms: fokken, kweken, opfokken
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    types:
    bastaarderen, hybridiseren, kruisen
    breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
    type of:
    aanmaken, creëren, maken, produceren, scheppen, vervaardigen
    create or manufacture a man-made product
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