This is the 7753rd most frequent Dutch word.
dichten
To write poetry or to seal/close.
Here, 'dichten' means 'to write or compose poetry', demonstrating its use as an action to create literary works.
De dichter dichte een nieuw gedicht.
The poet composed a new poem.
In this sentence, 'dichten' is used in its meaning of 'to close or seal an opening', referring practically to fixing a perforation or gap.
Kun jij deze scheur dichten met tape?
Can you seal this crack with tape?
Here, 'dichten' carries a metaphorical sense of 'to resolve or mend issues', showing how it can be used figuratively to convey reconciliation.