cast
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /kɑːst/US /kæst/
Meaning
noun
all the people who act in a play or film
“an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors)”
verb
to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction
“cast something + adv./prep., She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.”
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“I would love you to help us, kind of, cast our minds,”
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“[LAUGHTER] [CHEERING] Delivering a commencement address is a great responsibility, or so I thought until I cast my mind back to my own graduation.”
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