wens

Definitions of wens
  1. noun
    the particular preference that you have
    synonyms: betrachting, desideratum
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    preferentie, voorkeur, voorkeursbehandeling, voorliefde, zwak
    the right or chance to choose
  2. noun
    a specific feeling of desire
    synonyms: betrachting, desideratum
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    type of:
    verlangen
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  3. noun
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
    synonyms: begroeting, groet, onthaal, ontvangst, verwelkoming, welkom
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    begroeting, onthaal, ontvangst, reactievermogen, verwelkoming, welkom
    the manner in which something is greeted
    hagel
    enthusiastic greeting
    vredekus, vredeskus
    (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
    welkomstgroet
    a greeting or reception
    cordialiteit, gastvrijheid, hartelijkheid, hospitaliteit, jovialiteit
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
    type of:
    dankbetuiging, dankzegging
    a statement acknowledging something or someone
  4. noun
    an expression of some desire or inclination
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    type of:
    verzoek, verzoeknummer
    the verbal act of requesting
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