Synonyms for

Cast

Verb / kæst / Another word for cast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to throw something forcefully in a specific direction

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

assign appoint designate allocate

Informal

throw toss fling hurl

Literary

bestow impart project

Antonyms

hold keep retain receive gather collect accept

Common collocations

  • cast a spell
  • cast a vote
  • cast a shadow
  • cast doubt
  • cast aside
  • cast off
  • cast iron
  • cast member

Word family

noun casting
verb cast
adjective cast

Usage note

The word 'cast' has many meanings, including to throw, to assign roles, to shape metal, and to shed. Be mindful of context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. He cast his fishing line into the water and waited for a bite.
  2. She cast her vote in the election.
  3. The actor was cast as the lead in the new movie.
  4. The magician cast a spell on the audience.
  5. The blacksmith cast the metal into a sword.

Quotes

  • All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. - William Shakespeare
  • I have a love interest in every one of my films: a gun. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • I don't believe in casting. I believe in hiring. - Michael Douglas

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