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View usage for: (fiːtʃəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense features, present participle featuring, past tense, past participle featured1. countable nounA feature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it. Patriotic songs have long been a feature of Kuwaiti life. [+ of] The spacious gardens are a special feature of this property. [+ of] Perhaps the most unusual feature in the room is an extraordinary pair of candles. Synonyms: aspect, quality, characteristic, attribute More Synonyms of feature 2. plural noun [usually poss NOUN]Your features are your eyes, nose, mouth, and other parts of your face. His features seemed to change. Her features were strongly defined. 3. verbWhen something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it. It's a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world starwithin a year. [VERB noun] The hour-long programme will be updated each week and feature highlights from recentgames. [VERB noun] This spectacular event, now in its 5th year, features a stunning catwalk show. [VERB noun] Synonyms: spotlight, present, promote, set off More Synonyms of feature 4. verbIf someone or something features in something such as a show, exhibition, or magazine, they are an important part of it. Jon featured in one of the show's most thrilling episodes. [V + in/on] 5. countable nounA feature is a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a special programme on radioor television. We are delighted to see the Sunday Times running a long feature on breast cancer. ...a special feature on the fund-raising project. [+ on] 6. countable noun [usually NOUN noun]A feature or a feature film or movie is a full-length film about a fictional situation, as opposed to a short film or a documentary. ...the first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 7. countable nounA geographical feature is something noticeable in a particular area of country, for example a hill, river, or valley. More Synonyms of feature feature in British English (ˈfiːtʃə) noun1. any one of the parts of the face, such as the nose, chin, or mouth 2. a prominent or distinctive part or aspect, as of a landscape, building, book, etc 3. the principal film in a programme at a cinema 4. an item or article appearing regularly in a newspaper, magazine, etc a gardening feature 5. Also called: feature story a prominent story in a newspaper, etc a feature on prison reform 6. a programme given special prominence on radio or television as indicated by attendant publicity 7. an article offered for sale as a special attraction, as in a large retail establishment 8. archaic general form or make-up 9. linguistics a quality of a linguistic unit at some level of description grammatical feature semantic feature verb10. (transitive) to have as a feature or make a feature of 11. to give prominence to (an actor, famous event, etc) in a film or (of an actor, etc) to have prominence in a film 12. (transitive) US informal to imagine; consider I can't feature that happening Word origin C14: from Anglo-French feture, from Latin factūra a making, from facere to make feature in American English (ˈfitʃər) noun1. a. Archaic the make, shape, form, or appearance of a person or thing b. Obsolete attractive appearance; physical beauty 2. a. [pl.] the form or look of the face; facial appearance b. any of the parts of the face, as the eyes, nose, mouth, etc. 3. a distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something 4. US a prominently displayed or publicized attraction, as at an entertainment or sale 5. US a special story, article, etc. in a newspaper or magazine, often prominently displayed 6. US a film, usually fictional, running more than 34 minutes, esp. as the main presentation in a theater verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfeatured or ˈfeaturing7. US to give prominence to; make a feature of 8. to sketch or show the features of 10. US, Slang to conceive of; imagine 11. Dialectal to look like; favor verb intransitive US12. to have a prominent part Derived forms featureless (ˈfeatureless) adjective Word origin ME feture < OFr faiture < L factura, a making, formation < pp. of facere, to make, do 1Examples of 'feature' in a sentencefeature How did you find information about the women featured in your book?The show also features the dancing fountains next door.More than half of the artists featured in the exhibition are women.The term "hung" featured more prominently in negative conversations than in positive.It would be fantastic if that feature was included.The programme features their music with memories of the disaster.They look best on faces with softer features, such as heart or oval shapes.They also did not feature in last night's show.How did White prove this was the most important feature of the position?We are more worried about the feature than the past.Features include alerts so you know when they arrive at or leave school.There are also interviews with writers and special features.An augmented reality feature shows you the way as you scan the street.This beautifully landscaped area features two exceptional lodges.This softens the face so the features in the middle become the focus.Why then do slot machines feature prominently in so many communal areas?His murky past has also been a prominent feature of the campaign.Britons also won best costume design and best documentary feature.Within limits it can be said to possess at least one important feature of intelligence.They are an invaluable member of the safety committee and a potentially important feature of training programmes.Amazing features include a prosthetic heart and eyes that can actually see.The tax system should recognise the special features of our industry.International affairs do not feature strongly.What is featured in the exhibition?This bold feature film debut combines visual flair with a convoluted Gothic weirdness.You get the same flawless, chiselled features you see on screen.For nearly all of them, massage will feature as part of their recovery.Once more, altruism fails to feature very strongly.Last night, she became the toast of the industry with her debut feature film.I think he had a serious complex about his features.We also feature some cars. In other languagesfeature British English: feature / ˈfiːtʃə/ NOUN A particular feature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it. The garden is a special feature of their home. - American English: feature
- Arabic: سِمَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: característica
- Chinese: 特色
- Croatian: odlika
- Czech: rys obličeje
- Danish: træk
- Dutch: kenmerk
- European Spanish: característica
- Finnish: piirre
- French: trait
- German: Gesichtszug
- Greek: χαρακτηριστικό
- Italian: caratteristica
- Japanese: 顔立ち
- Korean: 특징
- Norwegian: særpreg
- Polish: cecha
- European Portuguese: particularidade
- Romanian: particularitate
- Russian: черта
- Latin American Spanish: rasgo
- Swedish: egenskap
- Thai: ลักษณะหน้าตา
- Turkish: özellik
- Ukrainian: особливість
- Vietnamese: đặc trưng
British English: feature VERB When something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it. It's a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year. - American English: feature
- Brazilian Portuguese: apresentar
- Chinese: 由…主演电影等
- European Spanish: actuar
- French: avoir pour vedette
- German: in einer Hauptrolle zeigen
- Italian: avere nel cast
- Japanese: 起用する
- Korean: 중요한 역할을 하다
- European Portuguese: apresentar
- Latin American Spanish: actuar
All related terms of 'feature'Chinese translation of 'feature' n (c) - (= characteristic)
特点(點) (tèdiǎn) (个(個), gè) ⇒ This is a common feature of modern life. 这是现代生活的共同特点。 (Zhè shì xiàndài shēnghuó de gòngtóng tèdiǎn.)
⇒ safety features 安全装置 (ānquán zhuāngzhì)
- (Publishing, TV)
专(專)题(題) (zhuāntí) - (Cine) (also feature film)
故事片 (gùshìpiàn)
vt - [film, exhibition]
由 ... 主演 (yóu ... zhǔyǎn)
vi to feature in [situation, exhibition, magazine] 被包括在 ... 内(內) (bèi bāokuò zài ... nèi)
Derived Forms features n pl [of face] 五官 (wǔguān) Definition a prominent or distinctive part of something The gardens are a special feature of this property. Definition a prominent story in a newspaper a special feature on breast cancer research Definition a prominent or distinctive part of something the most striking feature of the whole garden Synonyms draw innovation speciality specialty main item honeypot crowd puller (informal) special attraction special Definition any one of the parts of the face, such as the nose, chin, or mouth She arranged her features in a bland expression. Definition to have as a feature or make a feature of This event features a stunning catwalk show. Synonyms presentpromote set off play up foreground call attention to give prominence to give the full works (slang) Definition to have as a feature or make a feature of She featured in a Hollywood film. Synonyms headline participate play a part Additional synonymsDefinition to stress or emphasize His shaven head accentuates his large round face. Synonyms emphasize, stress, highlight, accent, underline, bring home, underscore, foreground, give emphasis to, call or draw attention to Definition to perform She appeared in several of her own plays. Synonyms perform, play, act, enter, come on, take part, play a part, be exhibited, come onstage Definition an object or place that people visit for interest The walled city is an important tourist attraction. Synonyms entertainment, feature, delight, distraction, amusement, diversion, honeypot |