toevertrouwen

Definitions of toevertrouwen
  1. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bekleden, bevelen, heiligen, inzetten, verbinden, wijden
    offeren, opofferen, sacrificeren, sacrifiëren
    endure the loss of
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    heiligen
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
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    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  2. verb
    confer a trust upon
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bedrijven, begaan, bevelen, plegen
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    aangeven, aanreiken, afdragen, doorgeven, opbrengen, overbrengen, overleveren, toesteken
    place into the hands or custody of
  3. verb
    reveal in private; tell confidentially
    synonyms: betrouwen
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    manifesteren, openbaren, uitbrengen, uiten
    make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
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