inleven

Dutch

Etymology

in +‎ leven

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈlevə(n)/
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Verb

inleven

  1. (reflexive, ditransitive) to put oneself into somebody else's place, to feel oneself as being somebody else, identify oneself with one's role, empathise with
    Een acteur moet zich inleven in zijn personage.
  2. (reflexive, ditransitive) to project oneself into a situation, the past

Synonyms
  • invoelen
  • meeleven
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