bestijgen — meaning in English

English meaning

• accede verb To consent or agree (to a proposal or request); to yield.
• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
• mount noun A hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name.

Senses

bestijgen is used for these senses in English:

• accede (intransitive) To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position). [from 18th c.]
• cover (transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
• mount (obsolete, transitive) To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.

accede — full definition

1. verb To consent or agree (to a proposal or request); to yield.
2. verb To take up an important position or role, such as a throne or title.
3. verb To formally join an agreement or a treaty.
4. verb To move toward or arrive at a place.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

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