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to blur
01
to make something appear less clear or distinct
Transitive: to blur an image
Examples
The photographer intentionally blurred the background to highlight the subject.
02
to cause imperfection or distortion in vision
Transitive: to blur one's vision
Examples
Prolonged exposure to the bright screen of the computer blurred his eyesight.
03
to render unclear or obscure
Transitive: to blur one's senses or mind
Examples
The artist intentionally blurred the lines between reality and imagination in his surreal paintings.
04
to appear less clear or distinct
Intransitive
Examples
As the fog rolled in, the outlines of the trees began to blur.
05
to obscure something by smudging or smearing
Transitive: to blur sth
Examples
The child 's fingerprints inadvertently blur the glossy surface of the newly polished table.
Blur
01
a hazy or indistinct representation
