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to appeal
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to consult
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to contest
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to disgust
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to favor
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favorite
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to go for
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to shy away from
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to make up one's mind
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to pick out
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to put up with
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to think over
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to take account of something
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to turn to
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would rather
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decision maker
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dislike
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preference
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resolution
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taste
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criteria
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liking
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tendency
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alternatively
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to please
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instead
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to disrespect
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to die
To appeal
/əpi:l/
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(aanspreken)

(aanspreken)

aantrekken

werkwoord

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

antonymrepel
example
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His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities.
The art exhibition appealed to art enthusiasts with its diverse range of styles and themes.
The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions.

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to consult
To consult
/kənsʌlt/
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(overleggen)

(overleggen)

raadplegen

werkwoord

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

Grammaticale Informatie:

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To contest
/kɑ:ntɛst/
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(aanvechten)

(aanvechten)

betwisten

werkwoord

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Grammaticale Informatie:

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to disgust
To disgust
/dɪsgʌst/
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(tegenstaan)

(tegenstaan)

afschuw wekken

werkwoord

to make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something

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to favor
To favor
/feɪvər/
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(verkiezen boven)

(verkiezen boven)

voorkeur geven aan

werkwoord

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

Grammaticale Informatie:

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favorite
Favorite
/feɪvərɪt/
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(lieveling)

(lieveling)

favoriet

werkwoord

someone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind

to go for
To go for
us flag
/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/
(gaan voor)

(gaan voor)

kiezen voor

werkwoord

to choose something among other things

Grammaticale Informatie:

Overgankelijk
Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
go
partikel van de uitdrukking
for
To shy away from
us flag
/ʃˈaɪ ɐwˈeɪ fɹʌm/
(uit de weg gaan voor)

(uit de weg gaan voor)

afzien van

werkwoord

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

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Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
shy
partikel van de uitdrukking
away from
to [make] up {one's} mind
To make up one's mind
us flag
/mˌeɪk ˌʌp wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
N/A

N/A

werkwoord
IdiomIdiom

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

What is the origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" can be traced back to Middle English usage. The term "make up" in this context refers to the act of completing or finalizing something. The phrase implies the idea of resolving or settling one's thoughts or intentions on a particular matter. It is used in various contexts and occasions to describe the process of reaching a decision or forming a firm opinion. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.

to pick out
To pick out
us flag
/pˈɪk ˈaʊt/
(uitzoeken)

(uitzoeken)

uitkiezen

werkwoord

to choose among a group of people or things

Grammaticale Informatie:

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Phrasaal Status
separable
werkwoord van de zin
pick
partikel van de uitdrukking
out
to put up with
To put up with
us flag
/pˌʊt ˈʌp wɪð/
(tolereren)

(tolereren)

verduren

werkwoord

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Grammaticale Informatie:

Overgankelijk
Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
put
partikel van de uitdrukking
up with
to think over
To think over
us flag
/θˈɪŋk ˈoʊvɚ/
(nadenken over)

(nadenken over)

overdenken

werkwoord

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Grammaticale Informatie:

Overgankelijk
Phrasaal Status
separable
werkwoord van de zin
think
partikel van de uitdrukking
over
To take account of something
us flag
/tˈeɪk ɐkˈaʊnt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

werkwoord
IdiomIdiom

to consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision

to turn to
To turn to
us flag
/tˈɜːn tuː/
(de hulp zoeken bij)

(de hulp zoeken bij)

zich wenden tot

werkwoord

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

Grammaticale Informatie:

Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
turn
partikel van de uitdrukking
to
would rather
Would rather
us flag
/wʊd ɹˈæðɚ/
N/A

N/A

werkwoord

used to express a preference for one option over another

Decision maker
us flag
/dᵻsˈɪʒən mˈeɪkɚ/
(besluitvormer)

(besluitvormer)

beslisser

werkwoord

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

Grammaticale Informatie:

Samengesteld Zelfstandig Naamwoord
dislike
Dislike
/dɪslaɪk/
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(hekel)

(hekel)

afkeer

werkwoord

the feeling of not liking something or someone

antonymliking
Preference
/prɛfərəns/
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(preferentie)

(preferentie)

voorkeur

werkwoord

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

Resolution
/rɛzəlu:ʃən/
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(voornemen)

(voornemen)

resolutie

werkwoord

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

Taste
/teɪst/
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(gevoel voor stijl)

(gevoel voor stijl)

smaak

werkwoord

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

Criteria
/kraɪtɪriə/
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(criteria's)

(criteria's)

criteria

werkwoord

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Liking
/laɪkɪng/
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(aard)

(aard)

voorkeur

werkwoord

a positive feeling or preference toward someone or something, based on personal enjoyment, attraction, or approval

antonymdislike
Tendency
/tɛndənsi/
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(neiging)

(neiging)

tendens

werkwoord

the likeliness to become or do something

Alternatively
/ɔltɜrnətɪvli/
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(alternatief)

(alternatief)

als alternatief

werkwoord

as a second choice or another possibility

to please
To please
/pli:z/
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Epenthesis
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p
p
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(voldoen aan)

(voldoen aan)

verheugen

werkwoord

to make someone satisfied or happy

antonymdisplease

Grammaticale Informatie:

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instead
Instead
/ɪnstɛd/
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(in de plaats van)

(in de plaats van)

in plaats daarvan

werkwoord

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

Grammaticale Informatie:

adverb of viewpoint and commenting
To disrespect
/dɪsrɪspɛkt/
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Epenthesis
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(minste respect tonen)

(minste respect tonen)

respectloos behandelen

werkwoord

to behave or speak in a way that is offensive to someone or something

antonymrespect
To die
/daɪ/
Moeilijk
us flag
Epenthesis
Stil
d
d
ie
(hunkeren)

(hunkeren)

verlangen

werkwoord

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

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