toeleggen /tˈulˌɛɣən/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "devote".

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Source term
devote
Translation
toeleggen
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form toeleggen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + toeleggen
Examples
Ze besteedt haar weekenden aan vrijwilligerswerk bij het dierenasiel.
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Example Sentences

Ze besteedt haar weekenden aan vrijwilligerswerk bij het dierenasiel.

English: She devotes her weekends to volunteering at the animal shelter.

B2 · Understanding And Improvement

Hij heeft zijn hele carrière gewijd aan het bestuderen van oude talen.

English: He has devoted his whole career to studying ancient languages.

B2 · Understanding And Improvement

Als je er genoeg tijd aan besteedt, beheers je deze moeilijke vaardigheid.

English: If you devote enough time, you will master this difficult skill.

B2 · Understanding And Improvement

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