stellen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- confront verb To face someone directly, often to challenge or accuse them.
- face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
- put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
- raise verb To move or lift something to a higher position.
- set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
- stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
Senses
stellen is used for these senses in English:
- ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- confront (transitive) To deal with.
- face up to To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
- place (ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).
- pose (transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
- pose (transitive) To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
- put To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
- raise To mention (a question, issue) for discussion.
ask — full definition
- verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
- verb To invite someone.
- noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
- noun The price a seller is asking for something.
confront — full definition
- verb To face someone directly, often to challenge or accuse them.
- verb To face up to a difficult problem or situation instead of avoiding it.