direct

verb, adjective29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

highly straightforward and to the point

very straightforward and to the point

quite straightforward and to the point

straightforward in a pleasant and welcome way, especially when honesty is unexpected

expressing feelings in a very clear and open way

straightforward in a way that is unsettling or embarrassing

to aim something for a very particular purpose or at a particular person/thing

to aim something at a specific group or for a specific purpose, as the main focus

to aim something in an obvious and unambiguous way

to aim something at a specific group or for a specific purpose for the most part

to aim something at a specific group or for a specific purpose for the most part

to aim something in a direct line without curving

to aim something at a specific group or for a specific purpose, as the main focus

to direct a film or play with great skill and expertise

to aim something only at a specific target, excluding all others

to direct a film or play with skill

to aim something only at a specific target, excluding all others

to direct a film or play like a master, with exceptional skill

to be honest and straightforward in speech or manner

used to name the director of a film or play

to address a question or remark to a specific person

to aim efforts, feelings, or actions in the direction of something or someone

to aim a comment, question, or action towards a particular person or thing

to aim criticism, anger, or attacks towards a particular person or group

to cause attention or focus to move from one thing to another

to guide or cause someone or something to move into a place

to guide or cause someone or something to move through a space or area

to aim light, a beam, or a similar projection onto a surface

to describe the manner or style of directing a film (e.g., 'direct with flair')