stand out
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stand out
verb stands out · standing out · stood out
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To jut out, protrude (from a surface etc.).
Similar: obtrude, outstand, stand out, stick out, stick out like a sore thumb
- To persist in opposition or resistance (against something); to refuse to comply (with someone).
- To sail in a direction away from shore. One morning in the early grey of the dawn we stood out to sea to troll for mackerel.
- To maintain, to persist in claiming (that). She stood out that she was not Edward's mistress until Leonora said that she had seen Edwrad coming out of her room at an advanced hour of the night.
- To be clearly distinguishable; to be obvious, to be easily noticeable, in contrast to the surroundings. Tourist guides often carry umbrellas so that they stand out in a crowd.
- To be prominent or conspicuous; to have special significance. She stood out from the other candidates and was offered the job.
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verb to be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings
| Español | destacarse, sobresalir |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 目立つ medatsu |
| 中文 | 引人注目 yǐnrénzhùmù |
| Português | destacar-se, sobressair |
| Français | se détacher, ressortir, se démarquer |
| Deutsch | herausragen, herausstechen |
| Italiano | distinguersi, mettersi in evidenza, saltare agli occhi, dare nell'occhio |
| Română | ieși în evidență |
| Русский | выделя́ться vydeljátʹsja, вы́делиться výdelitʹsja |
verb to be extraordinary and different
| Español | descollar, destacar, sobresalir, hacer figura, papelear, hacer papel |
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| Deutsch | herausragen, herausstechen |
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