starred
v.v. to play the most important role in a movie, play, or show. You can also use it to describe someone who was the best performer in an event.
v. to perform the principal role in a dramatic production or to be the most prominent participant in an event. The past tense and past participle of 'star'.
She starred in several famous movies last year.
The young actor starred in the local theater production before moving to Hollywood for bigger roles.
Having starred in numerous critically acclaimed dramas, the veteran performer decided to transition into directing to explore the industry from a different perspective.
From star (verb), equivalent to star + -ed.
From Middle English sterred, equivalent to star (noun) + -ed.
The verb is often followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a production.
He stared in the movieHe starred in the movieLearners often confuse 'starred' (from 'star') with 'stared' (from 'stare').