wennen

Definitions of wennen
  1. verb
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    synonyms: aanpassen, acclimatiseren, accommoderen, assimileren, bijsturen, gewennen, plooien, richten, schikken, voegen
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    confirmeren
    become similar to one's environment
    focussen
    become focussed or come into focus
    gehoorzamen, luisteren
    be obedient to
    volgen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    make psychologically or physically used (to something)
    synonyms: gewennen
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    verstenen
    cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
    leren, lessen, ondervinden, opsteken
    accustom gradually to some action or attitude
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    make correspondent or conformable
    synonyms: gewennen
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    aanpassen, accommoderen, adapteren, conformeren
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
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