Vorhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hold up", "to present" or "to show".

Essential properties of "vorhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorhalten
Simple past: hielt vor
Participle: vorgehalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hold something up to show"

Definition: "To hold something in front of someone or something to show it."
Translation(s): to hold up, to present, to show
Synonym(s): zeigen, präsentieren
Related word(s): halten, vorzeigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hält das Bild vor, damit alle es sehen können.He holds up the picture so everyone can see it.
Sie hält ihm den Spiegel vor, um die Wahrheit zu zeigen.She holds up the mirror to him to show the truth.
Der Lehrer hält das Buch vor, um daraus vorzulesen.The teacher holds up the book to read from it.

2.) "To reproach someone"

Definition: "To reproach someone for something they have done."
Translation(s): to reproach, to hold against, to blame, to criticize
Synonym(s): vorwerfen, tadeln
Antonym(s): loben
Related word(s): Vorwurf, Kritik

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hält ihr vor, dass sie zu spät gekommen ist.He reproaches her for being late.
Sie hält ihm seine Fehler vor.She holds his mistakes against him.
Die Eltern halten dem Kind seine Unordnung vor.The parents reproach the child for its messiness.

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