barometer
noun [C] /bəˈrɒm.ɪ.tər/
/-ˈrɑː.mɪ.t̬ɚ/ Definition
› a device that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is likely to changeWeather and climate - general words › something that can show how a particular situation is developing, or how people's opinions on a particular matter are changing: This survey is considered to be a reliable barometer of public opinion.Showing and demonstrating
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Synonyms and related words:
- act sth out phrasal verb
- attest verb
- bespeak verb
- bring sth out phrasal verb (MAKE NOTICEABLE)
- demo noun (MARCH)
- express verb (SHOW)
- flicker noun (FEELING)
- manifestation noun
- point (sth/sb) out phrasal verb
- point the way idiom
- point to/towards sth phrasal verb
- proclaim verb (SHOW)
- production noun (BRINGING OUT)
- prove verb (SHOW)
- put up sth phrasal verb
- release verb (MAKE FREE)
- signify verb (MAKE KNOWN)
- suggest verb (SHOW/EXPRESS)
- token noun (SYMBOL)
- wear verb (ON BODY)
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