Throw (Verb)
Meaning 1
Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 7
Put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 8
Propel through the air; "throw a frisbee".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 9
Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 10
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 11
Place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 12
To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 13
Make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 14
Cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 15
Move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.