Main Entry: ²star

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): starred; star·ring

Date: 1718

transitive verb 1 : to sprinkle or adorn with stars
2 a : to mark with a star as being preeminent b : to mark with an asterisk
3 : to feature in the most prominent or important role <the movie stars a famous stage personality>intransitive verb 1 : to play the most prominent or important role
2 : to perform outstandingly