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- [oh-ver-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈoʊ vər tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
- /ˈəʊ.və.tjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈoʊ vər tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
Definitions of overture word
- noun overture an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship. 1
- noun overture Music. an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc. an independent piece of similar character. 1
- noun overture an introductory part, as of a poem; prelude; prologue. 1
- noun overture the action of an ecclesiastical court in submitting a question or proposal to presbyteries. the proposal or question so submitted. 1
- verb with object overture to submit as an overture or proposal: to overture conditions for a ceasefire. 1
- verb with object overture to make an overture or proposal to: to overture one's adversary through a neutral party. 1
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Origin of overture
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Old French; see overt, -ure; doublet of aperture
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Parts of speech for Overture
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overture popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
overture usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overture
noun overture
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
- approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
- big idea — any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited: You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
- brain child — a product of one's creative work or thought.
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