voorstaan

Definitions of voorstaan
  1. verb
    argue or speak in defense of
    synonyms: behandelen, verdedigen
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    pardonneren, rechtvaardigen, vergeven
    defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    behartigen, opkomen
    defend against attack or criticism
    herbevestigen, hooghouden
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
    pleiten
    offer as an excuse or plea
    type of:
    beredeneren, pleiten, rationaliseren
    present reasons and arguments
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