noun
1. the act of beginning something new (Freq. 5)
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they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
• Syn: ↑introduction, ↑first appearance, ↑launching, ↑unveiling, ↑entry
• Hypernyms: ↑beginning, ↑start, ↑commencement
• Hyponyms: ↑induction, ↑product introduction, ↑ushering in, ↑naturalization, ↑naturalisation
2. the presentation of a debutante in society
• Hypernyms: ↑presentation, ↑introduction, ↑intro
verb
1. present for the first time to the public (Freq. 2)
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The band debuts a new song or two each month
• Topics: ↑performing arts
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
2. appear for the first time in public (Freq. 1)
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The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out
• Topics: ↑performing arts
• Hypernyms: ↑play
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
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Something is ——ing PP
3. make one's debut
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This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera
• Topics: ↑performing arts
• Hypernyms: ↑perform
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s
Useful english dictionary. 2012.