Openbaren
Example: De kunstenaar besloot zijn ideeën openbaren tijdens de tentoonstelling.
Definition
"Openbaren" means to reveal or make something known that was previously hidden or secret. It involves disclosing information, ideas, or feelings openly to others, as in the example where an artist decides to "openbaren" their ideas during an exhibition.
Etymology
The Dutch word "openbaren" comes from the combination of "open" meaning open or public, and "baren," an old verb meaning to bring forth or produce. Together, they form a word that literally means to bring something into the open. Did you know? The root "baren" is related to the English word "bear," which also means to carry or bring forth.
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"Openbaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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