vermaken

Definitions of vermaken
  1. verb
    make (somebody) laugh
    synonyms: amuseren, diverteren, entertainen, onderhouden, verstrooien
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    bedenken, begiftigen, beschenken, opfleuren, opvrolijken, verblijden, verlevendigen
    cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
  2. verb
    provide entertainment for
    synonyms: amuseren, diverteren, entertainen, onderhouden, verstrooien
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    presenteren
    be the host of or for
    amuseren, diverteren, entertainen, onderhouden, verlustigen, vermeien, verstrooien
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    type of:
    socialiseren
    take part in social activities; interact with others
  3. verb
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    synonyms: amuseren, diverteren, entertainen, onderhouden, verlustigen, vermeien, verstrooien
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    amuseren, diverteren, entertainen, onderhouden, verstrooien
    provide entertainment for
  4. verb
    leave or give by will after one's death
    synonyms: achterlaten, laten, legateren, legeren, nalaten
    overlaten
    be survived by after one's death
    aanduiden, luchten, overbrengen, uitdrukken, ventileren
    transmit (knowledge or skills)
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    doorschuiven
    give to or transfer possession of
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    doteren, geven, gunnen, schenken
    give as a present; make a gift of
  5. verb
    make new
    synonyms: overmaken
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    omsmeden
    cast or model anew
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    aanmaken, creëren, maken, produceren, scheppen, vervaardigen
    create or manufacture a man-made product
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