wenden

Definitions of wenden
  1. verb
    turn into the wind
    synonyms: kruisen, opsteken
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    type of:
    zeilen
    travel on water propelled by wind
  2. verb
    turn away from the wind
    synonyms: kruisen, opsteken
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    type of:
    zeilen
    travel on water propelled by wind
  3. verb
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    synonyms: afsnijden, ruimen
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    type of:
    draaien
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  4. verb
    speak to
    synonyms: aanhouden, aanspreken, bepalen, keren, raadplegen, richten, vervoegen
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    types:
    vragen
    address a question to and expect an answer from
    interrogeren, ondervragen
    pose a series of questions to
    type of:
    communicatie
    transmit thoughts or feelings
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