vermaken — meaning in English

English meaning

• devise verb To work out or invent a plan, method, or system through careful thought.
• entertain verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
• will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.

Senses

vermaken is used for these senses in English:

• devise (transitive) To leave (property) in a will.
• entertain (obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
• will (transitive) To exert one's force of will (intention) in order to compel, or attempt to compel, something to happen or someone to do something. [from 10th c.]

devise — full definition

1. verb To work out or invent a plan, method, or system through careful thought.
2. verb To leave real estate to someone in a will.

entertain — full definition

1. verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
2. verb To host guests, often with food and hospitality.
3. verb To consider an idea seriously, especially one that seems unlikely.

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