Overt

Pronunciation: /oʊvərt/

Definitions of overt

adjective open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret

Example Sentences

A1 The overt display of affection made everyone smile.

A2 She made an overt effort to include everyone in the conversation.

B1 The company's overt commitment to sustainability is evident in their eco-friendly practices.

B2 The politician's overt support for the new policy was well-received by the public.

C1 The artist's overt use of symbolism adds depth to their work.

C2 The director's overt manipulation of the audience's emotions was masterful.

Examples of overt in a Sentence

formal The company made an overt effort to increase diversity in the workplace.

informal She made an overt gesture to show her disapproval.

slang He's always so overt about his crush on her.

figurative The artist's use of color was overt, creating a vibrant and lively painting.

Grammatical Forms of overt

• past tense: overt
• plural: overtness
• comparative: more overt
• superlative: most overt
• present tense: overt
• future tense: will overtake
• perfect tense: has overtaken
• continuous tense: is overtaking
• singular: overt
• positive degree: overt
• infinitive: to overtake
• gerund: overtaking
• participle: overtaken

Origin and Evolution of overt

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'overt' originated from the Old French word 'overt', which came from the Latin word 'apertus' meaning open or evident.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'overt' has retained its original meaning of being open or evident, but it has also come to be associated with actions or behavior that are done openly or without concealment.