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starred

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɑɹd// UK //stˈɑːd// starred

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'.


SIMPLE

She starred in several famous movies last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The young actor starred in the local theater production before moving to Hollywood for bigger roles.

COMPLEX

Having starred in numerous critically acclaimed dramas, the veteran performer decided to transition into directing to explore the industry from a different perspective.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From star (verb), equivalent to star + -ed.

Etymology 2

From Middle English sterred, equivalent to star (noun) + -ed.

Usage

The verb is often followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a production.

Pitfall

He stared in the movieHe starred in the movieLearners often confuse 'starred' (from 'star') with 'stared' (from 'stare').

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