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verb

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as in to filter
to pass through a filter you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

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as in to cover
to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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How is the word screen distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of screen are bury, conceal, hide, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would bury be a good substitute for screen?

The synonyms bury and screen are sometimes interchangeable, but bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When might conceal be a better fit than screen?

The words conceal and screen can be used in similar contexts, but conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

When could hide be used to replace screen?

The meanings of hide and screen largely overlap; however, hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

Where would secrete be a reasonable alternative to screen?

While in some cases nearly identical to screen, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Examples of screen in a Sentence

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Noun
The logo for Merck is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 17, 2021. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 Forensic tools can analyze this information to see if the screen was turned on in the moments leading to the crash. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Following several theater productions, Gaynor was signed to a contract with 20th Century Fox in 1949 and transitioned from stage to screen at 19. Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Each item was first screened for bromine, a chemical found in some flame retardants. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screen 

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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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