1 B2 idiomatic formal
To expel someone from a community, group, or place, especially as punishment or moral rejection.
"She was cast out by her village after refusing to follow their traditions."
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cast out
B2 formal separable transitive
To banish or expel someone from a group or place, often with a sense of moral or spiritual condemnation.
In plain English
To force someone out and refuse to let them belong to a group or place anymore.
What does "cast out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic formal
(religious) To expel an evil spirit or demon through a ritual.
"The priest prayed to cast out the evil that he believed possessed the child."
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He cast out the spirits with his word.
— Matthew 8:16, King James Bible, 1611
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To cast (throw) someone outward — away from where they belonged.
Actually means
To force someone out and refuse to let them belong to a group or place anymore.
Usage tip
Often used in religious, spiritual, or literary contexts (casting out demons, casting out sinners). In social contexts, implies shunning or complete rejection by a community. Has a strong, formal or archaic tone.
Words that pair with "cast out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
demon devil sinner exile community member
How to conjugate "cast out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cast out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
casts out
he/she/it
Past simple
casted out
yesterday
Past participle
casted out
have + pp
-ing form
casting out
continuous
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