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featuring

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfitʃɝɪŋ// UK //fˈiːtʃəɹɪŋ// fea·tur·ing

v. to include someone or something as an important part of a show, movie, or song. You use this when you want to highlight a special guest or a main attraction.

v. to present or include a person or thing as a prominent attribute or guest. Often used in the present participle form to introduce a guest artist or a specific characteristic.


SIMPLE

The new album is featuring several famous singers.

CONTEXTUAL

The upcoming music festival is featuring a diverse lineup of local bands and international headliners.

COMPLEX

By featuring a blend of traditional folk instruments and modern electronic beats, the composer successfully bridged the gap between historical heritage and contemporary pop culture.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; frequently used in the progressive form or as a participle in marketing and credits.

Pitfall

The song featuring by a famous rapper.The song features a famous rapper.Learners often treat 'featuring' as a passive participle requiring 'by', but it is an active verb form that takes a direct object.

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