aanhalen

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Contents 1 Dutch 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Conjugation 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

aan (preposition, used in various senses) + halen 'to get, bring, fetch'

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Verb

aanhalen (weak verb, separable verb)

1. (transitive) To bring closer physically, notably:
   1. To fetch, carry
   2. To tighten
   3. To pull or haul in
   4. To magnify
2. (transitive) (figuratively) To get closer emotionally, notably:
   1. To tighten bonds
   2. To bring onto oneself
3. (figuratively) (transitive) To (make or use a) quote
4. (figuratively) (transitive) To invoke (an argument)
5. (figuratively) (transitive) To seize (goods), not necessarily followed by confiscation
6. (figuratively) (transitive) To (ear/check)mark as with a dot

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• (fetch) aanslepen, aansleuren, (binnen)brengen
• (tighten) aansnoeren
• (magnify) vergroten
• (quote) citeren
• (seize) aanslaan
• (invoke) inroepen
• (mark) aanstippen, aanstrepen, aanvinken

[edit] Derived terms

• aanhaal
• aanhaling
• aanhaler m.
• aanhalerig
• aanhalig

[edit] Related terms

• aanhouden
• aansnijden
• behalen
• inhalen