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- Dictionarycast/kɑːst/
verb
- 1. cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface: "the moon cast a pale light over the cottages" Similar
- 2. register (a vote): "votes have been cast in 40 per cent of the seats" Similar
noun
- 1. an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mould: "bronze casts of the sculpture"
- 2. an act of throwing something forcefully: "he grabbed a spear for a third cast"
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CAST definition: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
Jul 7, 2012 · The meaning of CAST is to cause to move or send forth by throwing. How to use cast in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cast.
CAST meaning: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
to put or place, especially hastily or forcibly: to cast someone in prison. to deposit or give (a ballot or vote). to bestow; confer: to cast blessings upon someone.
[transitive] to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that somebody is less honest, good, etc. cast something on/upon something This latest evidence casts serious doubt on his version of events. cast something ‘You know that I'm not one to cast aspersions,’ he said.
To cast someone in a particular way or as a particular thing means to describe them in that way or suggest they are that thing. Democrats have been worried about being cast as the party of the poor. [be VERB -ed + as] Holland would never dare cast himself as a virtuoso pianist. [V pron-refl + as] [ Also + in] 4. verb.
A cast is the group of actors who make up a film or stage play. And the act of being chosen for the part? Well, they were cast by the director. That's showbiz for you.