voortplanten

Definitions of voortplanten
  1. verb
    cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
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    behandelen, bewerken
    subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
  2. verb
    have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
    synonyms: bespringen, dekken, reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen
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    reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen, voortbrengen
    have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
  3. verb
    have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
    synonyms: reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen, voortbrengen
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    reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen
    multiply sexually or asexually
    bespringen, dekken, reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen
    have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
    bebroeden, broeden, uitbroeden
    sit on (eggs)
    type of:
    maken, produceren, vervaardigen
    make or cause to be or to become
  4. verb
    multiply sexually or asexually
    synonyms: reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen
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    type of:
    reproduceren, vermenigvuldigen, voortbrengen
    have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
  5. verb
    transmit
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    doorsluizen, kanaliseren, overbrengen, overdragen, overrijden
    send from one person or place to another
  6. verb
    travel through the air
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    type of:
    bewegen, doorreizen, gaan, koersen, tijgen, voortbewegen
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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