voorhouden

Definitions of voorhouden
  1. verb
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
    synonyms: confronteren
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    type of:
    meten, opmeten, opnemen, uitmeten
    contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
  2. verb
    hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
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    type of:
    etaleren, pronken
    to show, make visible or apparent
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