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- pronunciation:
- de
byu
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deI
byu
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person's first public appearance, as on stage or in concert.
The actor made his film debut playing a minor character.Her debut at the piano was hailed by the critics.
- similar words:
- premiere
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| definition 2: |
a formal entrance into society, esp. of a girl, and generally taking place at a ball with many guests attending.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt made her social debut in 1902 at the age of seventeen. |
| definition 3: |
the beginning of a career or the like.
The former catcher is making his debut as a pitcher in today's game. |
| related words: |
appearance, inception |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
debuts, debuting, debuted |
| definition: |
to make a debut.
The play debuted on Broadway at the Minskoff Theater.
- similar words:
- premiere
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to present in public for the first time.
The band will debut its new singer tonight.The singer debuted her new song in last night's concert.- similar words:
- premiere
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