Definition of cast - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
votingtr. register a votetr.
- Citizens cast their votes during the election..
2.
communicationtr. formulate or express in a particular waytr.
- The statement was cast in a cautious tone..
3.
manufacturingtr. shape molten material by pouring into a moldtr.
- They cast bronze statues for the park..
4.
physical actiontr. throw something with forcetr.
- He cast the stone into the river.
5.
theatertr. assign a role to an actortr.
- They cast her as the lead in the play.
6.
natural processtr. shed or drop somethingtr.
- The snake cast its skin.
7.
visualtr. direct one's eyes or gazetr.
- She cast a glance at the clock.
8.
forecastingtr. predict or plan somethingtr.
- He cast his future in the stars.
9.
magictr. perform a magical spelltr.
- The witch cast a spell on the village.
10.
mediatr./intr. broadcast video over the internettr./intr.
- They cast the live concert online.
11.
huntingintr. Dated UK search for a scentintr. Dated UK
- The dogs cast around for the scent.
Noun
1.
theatergroup of actors in a play or film
- The cast of the movie was very talented.
2.
medicalsupportive device for broken bones
- He wore a cast on his broken arm.
3.
sportsact of throwing something
- The cast of the stone was impressive.
4.
molded objectobject made by pouring material into a mold
- The bronze cast was displayed in the gallery.
Images of cast
supportive device for broken bones 
object made by pouring material into a mold
Expressions with cast
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look for ideas or solutions without a clear plan
The team cast around for new marketing strategies.
stop considering or thinking about
He cast aside all doubts and proceeded with the plan..
throw something out or discard
He decided to cast away the old furniture..
cause uncertainty about something's truth or validity
The new evidence cast doubt on his alibi.
block light to create a shadow
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
search broadly in many places or options
They cast their net far and wide to find the best candidate.
feature many famous actors in a movie or play
This film has a star-studded cast with many famous actors.
cause unease that stops conversation
His harsh words cast a chill over the dinner.
look at something carefully to judge or find faults
She cast a critical eye on the new painting.
show something in a different or clearer way
The new evidence cast a new light on the case.
make something seem less certain or true
The new evidence cast doubt on his alibi.
make something clearer or easier to understand
The report cast light on the company's financial issues.
act self-righteously in accusing another person
She cast the first stone, ignoring her own mistakes.
submit a vote in an election or decision
Many citizens cast a ballot during the election.
cause doubt or suspicion
The scandal cast a cloud over his reputation.
create a depressing atmosphere
The dark clouds cast a gloom over the entire town.
look at someone or something in a certain way
She cast a look at him before leaving.
damage someone's reputation with false statements
He cast a slur on her professional integrity.
try many things to find a solution
The company cast a wide net to find the best candidate.
look at something quickly or briefly
She cast an eye over the report before the meeting.
shaped or made to be exactly like others
He seemed cast in a mold, just like his brothers.
firmly established and hard to change
The rules are cast in concrete and cannot be altered.
ability to eat anything without getting sick
He has a cast iron stomach and can eat street food without any issues.
discard or reject something
He cast off his old shoes and bought new ones..
Origin of cast
Latin, castus (pure)
Terms with cast included in their meaning
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covering
cast a shadow over something
total votes
the total number of votes cast in an election
filmmaking
group making a film excluding cast and producers
clothing shade
having a muted yellow-brown, sometimes with a slight green cast
literal
cast a shadow over something
magic
cast a magical spell on someone or something
dimly lit
cast in shade, making the area darker and less lit
voting
describing a vote cast by someone not present
voting
paper used to cast a vote in elections
magic
cast a spell to bring misfortune
medical
hard cast made from gypsum-based material
election
day when votes are cast in an election
voting location
place where voters cast their votes in elections
elections
total number of votes cast in an election
suspicion
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
voting period
period when voters can cast ballots before election day
voting location
location where voters cast their ballots
vote count
the total number of votes cast
voting place
place where votes are cast
medical
apply a rigid cast over an injured limb for support
transition
cast or throw into a state or condition
dispute
cast uncertainty on something’s reliability, correctness or validity
politics
vote cast before the official election day
metal casting
place where metals are melted and cast
Examples of cast in a sentence
Voters cast their choices electronically this year. His apology was cast in sincere words. The proposal was cast in a formal manner. The artisan cast the clay into a beautiful vase. They cast the metal into intricate shapes. She cast her fishing line far into the lake.
The magician cast a spell on the audience. The director will cast the roles next week. They decided to cast him in a supporting role. The tree cast its leaves in autumn. The crab cast its shell during molting. He cast his eyes downward in embarrassment. They cast a look of surprise at the sudden noise. They cast their hopes on a good harvest. The economist cast a gloomy outlook for next year. She cast a protective charm over the house. The wizard cast an illusion to deceive the guards. She cast the webinar to thousands of viewers. We cast the movie premiere on our platform. The hounds were trained to cast for scents in the field. Hunters watched as the beagles cast for any trace of the quarry. The cast rehearsed for weeks before opening night. A new cast was announced for the upcoming play. The doctor applied a cast to his leg. She signed her friend's cast with a marker. His cast sent the javelin soaring. The athlete practised her cast before the event. The artist created a cast of the sculpture. A cast of the dinosaur's footprint was made.
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- French:voter, distribution, ...
- German:abstimmen, Besetzung, ...
- Italian:esprimere, cast, ...
- Spanish:emitir, elenco, ...
- Portuguese:lançar, elenco, ...
- Chinese:投票, 演员阵容, ...
- Japanese:投票する, キャスト, ...
- Arabic:أَدْلَى, فَرِيق التَّمْثِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצְבִּיעַ, צֶוֶת שַׂחְקָנִים, ...
- Russian:голосовать, актерский состав, ...
- Ukrainian:голосувати, акторський склад, ...
- Hindi:वोट डालना, कलाकार मंडली, ...
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