| Contrast (contrast) |
|---|
| v. i. | (?) |
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| Con*trast" |
| [imp.
*** p. p. Contrasted] p. pr. *** vb.
n. Contrasting.] [F. contraster, LL.
contrastare to resist, withstand, fr. L. contra +
stare to stand. See Stand.] |
To stand in
opposition] to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of
qualities.
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| Contrast (contrast) |
|---|
| v. t. | |
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| Con*trast" |
|
To set in opposition, or over against, in
order to show the differences between, or the comparative
excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or
contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with
the past.
To give greater
effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some
relation of opposition to another figure or object.
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| Contrast (contrast) |
|---|
| n. | (kn"tråst) |
|---|
| Con"trast |
| [F. contraste: cf. It.
contrasto.] |
The act of
contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by
contrariety of qualities.
Opposition or dissimilitude of things
or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or
comparison.
The opposition of
varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more
vividly express each other's peculiarities.
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