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entgegenhalten.

to hold out something to someone

14 characters5 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ɛntˈɡeːɡŋ̩ˌhaltn̩]
  1. to hold out something to someone

    class-7 · ditransitive · strong
  2. to counter, to retort

    class-7 · ditransitive · figuratively · strong
Where this word comes from

entgegen- + halten

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