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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

  1. verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
  2. verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
  3. verb To invite someone.
  4. noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
  5. noun The price a seller is asking for something.

confront — full definition

  1. verb To face someone directly, often to challenge or accuse them.
  2. verb To face up to a difficult problem or situation instead of avoiding it.

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