Synonyms for

Throws

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

Definition

To propel something through the air using force from one's arm or hand.

Synonyms & similar words

shed camstroke drop confound cast befuddle give castoff make throwoff discombobulate shakeoff thrust switch have project bedevil throw throwaway contrive bemuse hold confuse bewilder fox tosses hurls flings casts lobs heaves chucks pitchs launches catapults projects propels sends ejects expels discharges shoots

Synonyms by register

Formal

propels launches dispatches

Informal

hurls chucks flings lob

Literary

casts hurles

Antonyms

catches receives holds keeps secures grabs

Common collocations

  • throws a party
  • throws a ball
  • throws a fit
  • throws a tantrum
  • throws a punch
  • throws a dart
  • throws a glance

Word family

noun throw
verb throw
adjective throwaway

Usage note

The verb 'throws' is the third-person singular present tense of 'throw'. It can refer to the physical act of propelling something, or figuratively to actions like 'throws a party' or 'throws a fit'.

Example sentences

  1. She throws the frisbee to her dog.
  2. He throws the paper into the trash can.
  3. They throw a surprise party for their friend.
  4. The baseball player throws the ball to the catcher.
  5. She throws the dart at the target.

Quotes

  • Throwing is the most important thing a baseball player does. - Ted Williams
  • It is not how hard you throw the ball; it's how well you throw the ball. - Joe Montana
  • I have a pretty good arm, but my accuracy is not the best. I am like a quarterback who can throw deep but not always hit his man. - Robert Kiyosaki

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