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English noun: debut

1. debut (act) the act of beginning something new


SamplesThey looked forward to the debut of their new product line.


Synonymsentry, first appearance, introduction, launching, unveiling


Broader (hypernym)beginning, commencement, start


Narrower (hyponym)induction, naturalisation, naturalization, product introduction, ushering in

2. debut (communication) the presentation of a debutante in society


Broader (hypernym)intro, introduction, presentation


English verb: debut

1. debut (creation) present for the first time to the public


SamplesThe band debuts a new song or two each month.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)innovate, introduce


Domain categoryperforming arts

2. debut (creation) appear for the first time in public


SamplesThe new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)play


Domain categoryperforming arts

3. debut (creation) make one's debut


SamplesThis young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)perform


Domain categoryperforming arts









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