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aanwenden — meaning in English

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English meaning

harness noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
use verb To employ something for a particular purpose.

Senses

aanwenden is used for these senses in English:

harness (transitive) To capture, control or put to use.
use (transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.

harness — full definition

noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
verb To bring something powerful under control so it can be put to use.

use — full definition

verb To employ something for a particular purpose.
noun The act of using something, or a purpose it serves.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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