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Romeo and Juliet | ||
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as in: directed her question to Define
aim or focus
There are no more uses of "direct" identified with this meaning in the play. Show samples from other sources Go to more samples To see samples from other sources, click a word sense below: as in: walked directly to work Define
proceeding without interruption in the straightest or quickest possible manner
as in: directly above; or buy direct from
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straight (exactly where stated; or without anything in between)
as in: was direct in my instructions
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straightforward (clear and explicit -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty)
as in: directed her question to
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aim or focus
as in: directed the jury to...
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give instructions or commands (directions that must be followed)
as in: directed the movie
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supervise or administer (often while giving directions or orders)
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