Feature — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfē-chər/ fea·ture

Meaning & Definition of Feature

Feature (noun)

  1. the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
  2. physical beauty
  3. the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts

Feature (verb)

  1. to resemble in features
  2. to picture or portray in the mind, imagine
  3. to give special prominence to

Feature (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "a restaurant featuring an extensive list of American wines to complement its creative American cuisine"

    similar: accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress, bear down on, make much of
    related: focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, overplay
    opposite: de-emphasize, play down
    near: tone (down), underemphasize, understate, belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

  2. to form a mental picture of

    "I can't feature that guy wearing anything other than his usual jeans and T-shirt"

    similar: conceit (chiefly dialect), conceive, conjure (up), dream, envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize
    related: daydream, stargaze, hallucinate, re-create, reflect, relive, reminisce, contemplate, meditate, muse, ponder, ruminate, concoct, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture, plan, project, foresee, prefigure

Feature (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

    "perhaps the most striking feature of that house is the way it was constructed to fit into its hillside site"

    similar: affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
    related: badge, indication, sign, emblem, symbol, token, charm, grace, excellence, merit, virtue, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk, individuality, singularity, uniqueness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Feature

The most common words with a similar meaning to Feature:

Chiefly dialect: conceit
accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress, conceive, conjure (up), dream, envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize, bear down on, make much of, affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Feature

Words with the opposite meaning of Feature:

de-emphasize, play down

Related Words for Feature

focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, overplay, daydream, stargaze, hallucinate, re-create, reflect, relive, reminisce, contemplate, meditate, muse, ponder, ruminate, concoct, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture, plan, project, foresee

Near Antonyms of Feature

tone (down), underemphasize, understate, belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

Word Forms of Feature

Inflections: featured, featuring

Derived words: featureless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Feature

Middle English feture, from Anglo-French, from Latin factura act of making, from factus, past participle of facere to make do

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Feature

Words & Phrases Containing Feature

feature in, feature-length, double feature, cofeature, identifying mark/feature

Frequently Asked Questions about Feature

What does "Feature" mean?

"Feature" means the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Feature"?

Other words for "Feature" include accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up and point (up). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Feature" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Feature"?

There are 100 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Feature". Common alternatives include accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press and punctuate.

What is the opposite of "Feature"?

Antonyms of "Feature" include de-emphasize and play down. Near antonyms include tone (down), underemphasize, understate and belittle.

How do you use "Feature" in a sentence?

Examples of "Feature" in a sentence: "a restaurant featuring an extensive list of American wines to complement its creative American cuisine"; "I can't feature that guy wearing anything other than his usual jeans and T-shirt"; "perhaps the most striking feature of that house is the way it was constructed to fit into its hillside site".

Is "Feature" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Feature" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Feature" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Feature" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Feature"?

"Feature" is pronounced /ˈfē-chər/ and divided into syllables as fea·ture.