1. to show differences when compared; be different (Freq. 1) - the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities • Syn: contrast • Derivationally related forms: contrastive (for: contrast), contrast (for: contrast) • Hypernyms: differ • Hyponyms: oppose, counterbalance, conflict, foil • Verb Frames: - Something ----s - Something is ----ing PP 2. write in counterpoint - Bach perfected the art of counterpointing • Topics: music • Hypernyms: compose, write • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something