No. 6,822 in Dutch
aangegrepen
"Deeply affected" or "emotionally moved."
In a sentence
Hij voelde zich aangegrepen door het nieuws.
He felt deeply moved by the news.
Used to indicate someone being emotionally affected by something.
De organisatie greep de gelegenheid aan, met aangegrepen als hulpwerkwoord.
The organization seized the opportunity.
Here, 'aangegrepen' is used to emphasize the act of seizing an opportunity in a cause context.
Ze heeft zich aangegrepen om haar plannen te veranderen.
She felt compelled to change her plans.
Indicating being urged or compelled to action influenced by circumstances.
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