trainen

Definitions of trainen
  1. verb
    do physical exercise
    synonyms: sparren
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    types:
    inslaan, inspelen
    make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
    aanhalen, stalen, sterken, versterken
    give a healthy elasticity to
    gewichtheffen
    lift weights
  2. verb
    exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
    synonyms:
    begeleiden, coachen
    teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
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    type of:
    sparren
    do physical exercise
  3. verb
    undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
    synonyms: africhten, dresseren, drillen, oefenen, voorbereiden, warmdraaien
    soigneren
    educate for a future role or function
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    type of:
    instuderen, leren, ondervinden, opsteken, studeren
    be a student of a certain subject
  4. verb
    teach by repetition
    synonyms: oefenen
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    types:
    aanstampen
    teach by drills and repetition
    type of:
    bijbrengen, doceren, instrueren, leren, lesgeven, onderrichten, onderwijzen
    impart skills or knowledge to
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