cast (up) Synonyms
cast (up) Meaning
cast (up)
to lay out (tabular matter) before setting in type, to bring up or say by way of reproach, to turn up especially unexpectedly, to add up (figures) in making an accounting, to measure (set type) usually in ems pica in order to determine the cost or charge to be made
cast (up) Sentence Examples
- The fisherman cast his net into the sea in hopes of a bountiful catch.
- The playwright cast an eclectic group of characters to portray the complex storyline.
- The director cast the perfect actor to embody the enigmatic protagonist.
- The magician cast a spell that mystified the audience.
- The doctor cast a plaster cast to immobilize the patient's broken leg.
- The sculptor cast a bronze statue to commemorate the town's founder.
- The children cast their votes in the classroom election.
- The rain cast a gray pall over the city, dampingening spirits.
- The sculptor cast a mold to capture the intricate details of the artwork.
- The child cast a contemptuous glance at her sibling, signaling her annoyance.
FAQs About the word cast (up)
to lay out (tabular matter) before setting in type, to bring up or say by way of reproach, to turn up especially unexpectedly, to add up (figures) in making an
add, tote (up), tot (up), foot (up), calculate, sum, total, divide,subtract, compute
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The fisherman cast his net into the sea in hopes of a bountiful catch.
The playwright cast an eclectic group of characters to portray the complex storyline.
The director cast the perfect actor to embody the enigmatic protagonist.
The magician cast a spell that mystified the audience.
