feature

²feature

verb

fea·turedfea·tur·ing\ˈfēch-riŋ, ˈfē-chər-iŋ\

Definition of FEATURE

transitive verb

1

chiefly dialect : to resemble in features

2

: to picture or portray in the mind : imagine

3

a : to give special prominence to <the exhibit features local artists> b : to have as a characteristic or feature <a menu featuring many options>

intransitive verb

: to play an important part

Examples of FEATURE

1. The building features a state-of-the-art security system.
2. The new menu features several low-fat entrees.
3. The show now features a new singer.
4. The evening news report featured the story of the murder.
5. The newspaper featured health care on its front page.

First Known Use of FEATURE

circa 1755

Related to FEATURE

Synonyms: accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress

Antonyms: de-emphasize, play down

Related Words: focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight; advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize; overplay

Near Antonyms: tone (down), underemphasize, understate; belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

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