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| strekken |
| 1. v. to stretch, to extend, to reach |
| Hun macht strekte tot het Zwarte Woud. - Their power extended to the Black Forest. |
| 2. v. to reach, to extend, to stretch |
| Hij strekte zijn arm en vervolgens zijn been. - He extended his arm and after that his leg. |
| 3. v. to serve, to accommodate (+preo, tot) |
| De overeenkomst strekt tot voordeel van beide partijen. - The agreement serves the benefit of both parties. |
| Uw vriendelijke inleiding strekt tot eer. - Your kind introduction serves as an honor. |
| 4. v. to serve (someone) with (something) + tot (object) = with |
| Dat je dat zegt, strekt mij tot eer. - You saying that serves me with/as an honor. |
| 5. v. to suffice, to last, to serve, to accommodate |
| Deze aanbieding geldt zolang de voorraad strekt. - This offer applies as long as stocks last. |
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