cast

Definition

  • verb: to throw or move (something) in a forceful way
  • verb: to cause to move or send forth by throwing
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: drop, deposit, eject

Examples

  • After thinking about it for years, he finally 'threw/flung/cast caution to the wind', quit his job, and started his own company.

  • The scandal 'cast a cloud' over his presidency. [=people thought the President did something wrong]

  • The 'cast of characters' includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.

Movie quotes

  • (..) it's the only way it will work. I don't think magic is the answer to your problems. - It's the cause of your problems. - She got you brainwashed too? I'm gonna have to cast a spell on the entire family. Here it is. Paige, I told you, don't orb in and surprise me. He's not himself right now. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15