overture in Dutch
overture in Dutch is voorstel — overture means a first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
overture in Dutch
voorstel
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
What does "overture" mean?
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noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
"The two countries made overtures toward peace."
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noun A piece of music that opens an opera, musical, or other larger work.
"The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose."
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overture in a sentence
- The two countries made overtures toward peace.
- He made an overture of friendship after the argument.
- The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose.
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What is "overture" in Dutch?
"overture" in Dutch is voorstel. overture means: A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
How do you use "overture" in a sentence?
Example: "The two countries made overtures toward peace." In Dutch, "overture" is voorstel.
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