overture
Overt, that is, disclosedOvert, that is, disclosed.
» The overture contains all of the main themes.
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1 senses(nonstandard, not comparable)Overt, that is, disclosed.
Examples
4 sentencesThe overture contains all of the main themes.
A majority of two thirds is required to ratify an overture.
There have been previous attempts to end the conflict, but regional experts say the new peace overtures look promising.
Tom did his best to resist Mary's sexual overtures.
deTom versuchte mit aller Kraft, Marias sexuellen Annäherungsversuchen zu widerstehen. — al_ex_an_der
Origin
From Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French oFrom Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French overture, from Latin apertūra. Doublet of aperture.
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See also
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