verplichten

Definitions of verplichten
  1. verb
    force somebody to do something
    synonyms: afdwingen, noodzaken, nopen
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    types:
    opdringen
    impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
    dwingen, forceren
    to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
    terroriseren
    coerce by violence or with threats
    type of:
    begeesteren, enthousiasmeren, leiden, motiveren, opwarmen, teweegbrengen, veroorzaken
    cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  2. verb
    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
    synonyms: noodzaken, nopen
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    types:
    verbinden
    bind or secure by a pledge
    bezighouden
    restrain from independence by an obligation
    type of:
    combineren, relateren
    have or establish a relationship to
  3. verb
    take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
    synonyms: aannemen, aanvaarden, aanvaarding, belasten
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    types:
    hervatten
    assume anew
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