impression
effect
view
outwardly
external
seeming
complexion
face
surface
garb
superfices
front
pentimentoed
transmute
transform
metamorphose
apparition
on the outside
garment
untowardness
appearency
similarity
disguise
gloze
eversion
exteriorization
externalisation
externalization
loom
exteriorisation
spit-and-polish
shape
form
cast
outwards
outshining
aspect
ostentation
fanfare
superficies
flash
outward
untowardly
dress
foregaze
outlook
emergence
introversion
issue
lookout
appearing
egress
camouflage
retrozonular
appearance
poke out
exmedially
inward-lookingness
seem
scenic
scenery
subfrontal
extro-
foredestine
visual aspect
background
ground
anteriorly
intravolution
inside out
visibility
inturned
regrinding
look
birdeye
exsert
semblance
border
highlight
vista
foreground
spotlight
play up
inhaust
outgaze
upcome
ovogonial
half-seen
in the offing
subvisible
pentimentoed
external
spit-and-polish
outward
untowardly
retrozonular
subfrontal
inturned
exsert
ovogonial
half-seen
subvisible
outwardly
outwards
exmedially
anteriorly
inside out
impression
effect
view
external
seeming
complexion
face
surface
garb
superfices
front
apparition
garment
untowardness
appearency
similarity
disguise
gloze
eversion
exteriorization
externalisation
externalization
loom
exteriorisation
shape
form
cast
outshining
aspect
ostentation
fanfare
superficies
flash
dress
foregaze
outlook
emergence
introversion
issue
lookout
appearing
egress
camouflage
appearance
inward-lookingness
scenic
scenery
visual aspect
background
ground
intravolution
visibility
regrinding
look
birdeye
semblance
border
vista
upcome
transmute
transform
metamorphose
poke out
seem
foredestine
highlight
foreground
spotlight
play up
inhaust
outgaze
noun
- an outward appearance
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- a clear and telling mental image
- a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
- all the copies of a work printed at one time
- (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
- an impressionistic portrayal of a person
- the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
noun
- outward appearance
- a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
- the visual percept of a region
- the act of looking or seeing or observing
- the range of the eye
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
- purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
- graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept
- the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
verb
noun
- Outward appearance.
- The exterior; outward features or appearances.
- Inessential or superficial features.
- A variable that is defined in the source code but whose value comes from some external source.
adj
- Having merely the outward appearance of something.
- Outside of something; on the exterior.
- Relating to or denoting a medicine or similar substance for use on the outside of the body.
- Having existence independent of the mind.
- Situated near or toward the surface of the body.
- For or concerning students registered with and taking the examinations of a university but not resident there.
- Not contained in the main computer.
- Not intrinsic or essential.
- Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.
- Using a disk or tape drive rather than the main memory.
- Relating to or connected with foreign nations or institutions.
noun
- the general outward appearance of something
- the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- the striking or working surface of an implement
- a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
- a surface forming part of the outside of an object
- the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
- the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
- a contorted facial expression
- a specific size and style of type within a type family
- status in the eyes of others
- impudent aggressiveness
- a vertical surface of a building or cliff
verb
- deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- be opposite
- turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
- turn so as to expose the face
- line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
- cover the front or surface of
noun
- the outward appearance of a person
- the side that is forward or prominent
- the line along which opposing armies face each other
- the side that is seen or that goes first
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
- a sphere of activity involving effort
- (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
- the immediate proximity of someone or something
- the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
- a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- confront bodily
adj
verb
- change in outward structure or looks
- subject to a mathematical transformation
- change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
- change from one form or medium into another
- convert (one form of energy) to another
- change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species
- increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)
noun
- An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
- An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; especially something such as a ghost or phantom.
- The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; opposed to occultation.
- A period of consecutive days or nights when a particular celestial body may be observed, beginning with the heliacal rising of the body and ending with its heliacal setting.
- The thing appearing; a visible object; a form.
prep_phrase
noun
noun
- A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.
- A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.
- A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.
- The part of an oar which is between the grip or handle and the blade; the shaft.
verb
- To appear indistinctly, e.g. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.
- To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense.
- To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; (of a person or thing) to tower; (of an idea) to impressively or intimidatingly occupy the mind; (of an event) to be imminent.
noun
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
- the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
- a perceptual structure
verb
noun
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
- a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- a perceptual structure
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
- a printed document with spaces in which to write
- (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
- an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
- a particular mode in which something is manifested
- (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
- a body of students who are taught together
- an ability to perform well
- a life-size dummy used to display clothes
- a mold for setting concrete
verb
noun
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- object formed by a mold
- the act of throwing dice
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- a violent throw
verb
- put or send forth
- deposit
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
- throw forcefully
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- to remove
- choose at random
- formulate in a particular style or language
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
noun
- The way something appears when viewed from a certain direction or perspective.
- Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass.
- One's appearance or expression.
- A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding.
- In aspect-oriented programming, a feature or component that can be applied to parts of a program independent of any inheritance hierarchy.
- The way something appears when considered from a certain point of view.
- The relative position of heavenly bodies as they appear to an observer on earth; the angular relationship between points in a horoscope.
- Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
- The personified manifestation of a deity that represents one or more of its characteristics or functions.
- The visual indication of a colour light (or mechanical) signal as displayed to the driver. With colour light signals this would be red, yellow or green.
- Prospect; outlook.
- A phase or a partial, but significant view or description of something.
verb
noun
- a gaudy outward display
- a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- a momentary brightness
- a short vivid experience
- a sudden brilliant understanding
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
- a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
adj
verb
noun
- The external appearance of something, especially if intended to give a positive impression; garb, guise.
- Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.
- The external covering of an animal (for example, the feathers of a bird) or an object.
- An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
- The appearance of an object after it has undergone some process or treatment to fit or prepare it for use; finish.
verb
- To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.
- To prepare (food) for cooking or eating, especially by seasoning it; specifically, to add a dressing or sauce (to food, especially a salad).
- To attire oneself for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.
- To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.
- To attire (oneself or someone) for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.
- To prepare, treat, or curry (animal hide or leather).
- To prepare the surface of (a material, usually lumber or stone).
- Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
- To prepare (an artificial fly) to be attached to a fish hook.
- Of a thing: to attain a certain condition after undergoing some process or treatment to fit or prepare it for use.
- To arrange a display of goods in, or to decorate (a shop or shop window).
- To arrange or style (someone's hair).
- To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
- To fit or prepare (something) for use; to render (something) suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.
- To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
- To remove chaff or impurities from (flour, grain, etc.) by bolting or sifting, winnowing, and other methods.
- To cut up (an animal or its flesh) for food; specifically (hunting), to remove the internal organs (of a game animal) shortly after it has been killed so that the carcass cools more quickly; to field dress.
- To design, make, or prepare costumes (for a play or other performance); also, to present (a production) in a particular costume style.
- To apply a dressing to or otherwise treat (a wound); (obsolete) to give (a wounded person) medical aid.
- To arrange (soldiers or troops) into proper formation; especially, to adjust (soldiers or troops) into straight lines and at a proper distance from each other; to align.
- To put on clothes.
- To allow one's penis to fall to one side or the other within one's trousers.
- To design, make, provide, or select clothes (for someone).
- Of soldiers or troops: to arrange into proper formation; especially, to form into straight lines and at a proper distance from each other.
- To adorn or ornament (something).
- Of an animal carcass: to have a certain quantity or weight after removal of the internal organs and skin; also, to have a certain appearance after being cut up and prepared for cooking.
noun
- the becoming visible
- an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
- one of a series published periodically
- some situation or event that is thought about
- the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
- supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- the immediate descendants of a person
- an opening that permits escape or release
- the act of issuing printed materials
verb
noun
- an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
- fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
- device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
- the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
verb
adj
noun
- The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
- The way something looks; personal presence
- Chiefly used by nurses: the act of defecation by a patient.
- The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.
- An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance
- A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
- That which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying reality
- Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
prefix
verb
noun
- the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
- a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
- information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
- extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
- relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
- the state of the environment in which a situation exists
- (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
- scenery hung at back of stage
verb
noun
- the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
- the solid part of the earth's surface
- a rational motive for a belief or action
- the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
- a relation that provides the foundation for something
- a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
- material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
- a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
- a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
- (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
- the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
verb
- fix firmly and stably
- confine or restrict to the ground
- place or put on the ground
- instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
- bring to the ground
- hit or reach the ground
- throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
- cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- connect to a ground
- use as a basis for; found on
noun
adj
noun
- Physical appearance, visual impression.
- A facial expression.
- The action of looking; an attempt to see.
intj
verb
- As a transitive verb, often in the imperative; chiefly takes relative clause as direct object.
- To make sure of, to see to.
- To look at a pitch as a batter without swinging at it.
- To give an appearance of being.
- To express or manifest by a look.
- To face or present a view.
- To expect or anticipate.
- As an intransitive verb, often with "at".
- To search for, to try to find.
- To appear, to seem.
noun
- A position looking down from above, either literally or figuratively (providing an overview).
- A reverse twill weave, or cloth made with that weave.
- An eye that is birdlike, especially one with an unblinking stare or with very keen eyesight.
- A small spot or knot in finished lumber.
- A flowering herbaceous perennial, Veronica chamaedrys.
- A small rounded deposit in a calcite matrix.
- A variety of string bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.
- A small hole that appears in knitted or woven fabric, where the threads have separated.
- A partially woody spurge (Caperonia castaneaefolia) found in wet soils in the southeastern U.S.; Mexican weed; Texas weed.
- A type of small, extremely hot chili (Capsicum frutescen); piri piri.
noun
- The outer edge of something.
- A string that is both a prefix and a suffix of another particular string.
- A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
- border morris or border dancing; a vigorous style of traditional English dance originating from villages along the border between England and Wales, performed by a team of dancers usually with their faces disguised with black makeup.
- The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
- A decorative strip around the edge of something.
verb
adj
prep_phrase
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