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verblijf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abode noun A place where someone lives; a home or dwelling.
  • home noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
  • relent verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
  • sojourn noun A short stay somewhere.
  • stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.

Senses

verblijf is used for these senses in English:

  • home One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
  • home The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections.
  • home The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
  • relent Stay; stop; delay.
  • sojourn A short stay somewhere.
  • stay Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

home — full definition

  1. noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
  2. adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
  3. adv To or at one's place of residence.

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