1cast 
/ˈkæst, Brit ˈkɑ:st/ verb
casts; cast; cast·ing /ˈkæst, Brit ˈkɑ:st/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to throw or move (something) in a forceful way
▪ cast [=throw, toss] a stone ▪ Seaweed was cast up by the waves.
b : to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole 2 a : to send or direct (something) in the direction of someone or something
▪ He cast a glance toward the door. [=he glanced at the door] ▪ The witch cast [=put] a spell on him.
b : to send (something) out or forward
▪ The fire casts [=gives off] a warm glow. ▪ The tree cast a long shadow on the lawn. — often used figuratively ▪ The trial casts a harsh light on [=reveals bad things about] the banking industry. ▪ Their argument cast a pall on the party. [=gave the party an unhappy mood] ▪ The incident casts doubt on her honesty. 3 : to make (a vote) formally
▪ How many votes were cast? ▪ cast a ballot 4 a : to assign roles for (a play, movie, etc.) to actors
▪ cast a play
b : to assign (an actor or actress) a role in a film, play, etc.
▪ She was cast as a college professor who becomes a spy. — see also typecast 5 a : to shape (a substance) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden
▪ The metal was cast into candlesticks. ▪ molds used for casting steel
b : to form (something, such as a sculpture) by casting metal, plaster, etc.
▪ The statue will be cast in bronze. 6 : to arrange (something) into parts or into a proper form
▪ He cast the story in the form of a diary. 7 : to talk about or think of (someone or something) in a particular way
▪ The war was cast as a battle against terrorism. ▪ Health care issues are often cast in economic terms.
▪ cast [=throw, toss] a stone ▪ Seaweed was cast up by the waves.
b : to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole
▪ He cast a glance toward the door. [=he glanced at the door] ▪ The witch cast [=put] a spell on him.
b : to send (something) out or forward
▪ The fire casts [=gives off] a warm glow. ▪ The tree cast a long shadow on the lawn. — often used figuratively ▪ The trial casts a harsh light on [=reveals bad things about] the banking industry. ▪ Their argument cast a pall on the party. [=gave the party an unhappy mood] ▪ The incident casts doubt on her honesty.
▪ How many votes were cast? ▪ cast a ballot
▪ cast a play
b : to assign (an actor or actress) a role in a film, play, etc.
▪ She was cast as a college professor who becomes a spy. — see also typecast
▪ The metal was cast into candlesticks. ▪ molds used for casting steel
b : to form (something, such as a sculpture) by casting metal, plaster, etc.
▪ The statue will be cast in bronze.
▪ He cast the story in the form of a diary.
▪ The war was cast as a battle against terrorism. ▪ Health care issues are often cast in economic terms.
cast about/around for [phrasal verb]
cast about/around for (something) : to look in many places for (something)
▪ They cast about for new ways to make money on the farm. ▪ She is still casting around for [=seeking] someone to watch her son while she is at work.
▪ They cast about for new ways to make money on the farm. ▪ She is still casting around for [=seeking] someone to watch her son while she is at work.
cast a (dark) cloud — see 1cloud
cast adrift [phrasal verb] 1 cast (a boat) adrift : to cause (a boat) to float on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone — often used as (be) cast adrift ▪ a small lifeboat cast adrift in the open sea 2 cast (someone) adrift : to cause (someone) to float on the water in a boat that is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone — often used as (be) cast adrift ▪ They were cast adrift in a small, leaky boat. — often used figuratively ▪ I was cast adrift in a sea of confusion.
cast aside [phrasal verb]
cast aside (something) or cast (something) aside : to stop thinking about (something)
▪ She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party.
▪ She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party.
cast aspersions — see aspersions
cast away [phrasal verb]
cast away (someone) or cast (someone) away : to leave (someone) alone somewhere (such as on an island) as a result of a storm, shipwreck, etc. — usually used as (be) cast away ▪ The crew was cast away on a desert island. — see also castaway
cast caution to the wind — see 1caution
cast light on — see 1light
cast lots — see lot
cast off [phrasal verb] 1 cast off (something) or cast (something) off : to get rid of (something)
▪ The snake casts off [=sheds] its skin. ▪ They wanted to cast off their fears. — see also castoff, cast-off 2 : to untie the rope that is holding a boat near the land
▪ We decided to cast off and head out to sea. 3 : to remove stitches from a knitting needle in a way that does not cause them to become loose
▪ When I finish this row, can you show me how to cast off?
▪ The snake casts off [=sheds] its skin. ▪ They wanted to cast off their fears. — see also castoff, cast-off
▪ We decided to cast off and head out to sea.
▪ When I finish this row, can you show me how to cast off?
cast on [phrasal verb]
: to place stitches on a knitting needle
▪ I was having trouble casting on, but I think I have it now.
▪ I was having trouble casting on, but I think I have it now.
cast out [phrasal verb]
cast out (someone or something) or cast (someone or something) out : to force (someone or something) to go away
▪ He was cast out of [=expelled from] the tribe. ▪ They tried to cast out the spirits from the haunted house.
▪ He was cast out of [=expelled from] the tribe. ▪ They tried to cast out the spirits from the haunted house.
cast pearls before swine — see pearl
cast your eye over — see 1eye
cast your lot — see lot
cast your mind back — see 1mind
cast your net wide — see 1net
the die is cast — see 2die
